Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Composites

Thermoplastics represent appx 90% by weight of all plastics consumed world-wide. We know them mainly in the form of polythenes, polyolefins, polystyrenes, nylons and acrylics. Under different heating conditions and varying properties.

This is a decision-making tool and a source of information for the thermoplastic resins and their composites. By having this book to hand, you can use the right product.

· Provides a quick and pragmatic approach to selecting thermoplastics for the non-specialist plastics user
· Offers detailed accounts of thermoplastics including economic and modern elements
· Clear and easy to understand illustrated with figures, tables and graphs throughout

1. Plastics compared to conventional materials
2. The Plastics Industry: Economic Overview
3. Basic Criteria for the Selection of Thermoplastics
4. Detailed Accounts of Thermoplastic Resins
5. Thermoplastic Processing
6. Thermoplastic Composites
7. Future Prospects for Thermoplastics and their Composites