Additives for Polyolefins

This book focuses on the polyolefin additives, as well as nanofillers and environmentally sustainable materials. As far as possible, each chapter emphasizes the importance of polypropylene or polyethylene. Where possible, similar additives are comparable by capability and relative cost.

With a large section for each additive function, this book provides a highly practical guide for the benefit of polyolefin compounds. This unique resource will be included in the family of materials.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael Tolinski is a freelance writer and lecturer at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. He is a frequent contributor to Plastics Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.

• Structured to make it


• Contains a number of short case studies


• Covers environmental resistance, appearance, enhancement, processing, and other modifications of form and function

SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF POLYOLEFINS AND ADDITIVES - 1 Introduction - 2 Trends in polyolefin & additive use - SECTION II: ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE - 3 Antioxidants and heat stabilization - 4 Ultraviolet light protection & stabilization - 5 Flame retarding additives - 6 Additives for modifying electrical properties - SECTION III: MECHANICAL PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT - 7 Overview of fillers & fibers - 8 Nucleation and clarity - APPEARANCE ENHANCEMENT - 9 Colorants - 10 Nucleation and clarity - - SECTION V: PROCESSING AIDS - 11 Processing aids for molding - 12 Processing aids for extrusion - SECTION VI: OTHER MODIFICATIONS OF FORM AND FUNCTION - 13 Coupling, compatibilizing, recycling, and biodegradability - 15 Cross-linking - 16 Sterilization & radiation resistance - 17 Aesthetics enhancement and surface modification - SECTION VII: CONCLUSION: INCORPORATING ADDITIVES - 18 Adding Additives Additives to resin : - References - Index