Radiation processing is widely employed in plastics engineering to enhance the physical properties of polymers, such as chemical resistance, surface properties, mechanical and thermal properties, particle size reduction, melt properties, material compatibility, fire retardation, etc.
Drobny introduces readers to the science of ionizing radiation and its effects on polymers, and explores the technologies available and their current and emerging applications.
The resulting book is a valuable guide for a wide range of plastics engineers employing ionizing radiation for polymer treatment in a range of sectors including packaging, aerospace, defense, medical devices and energy applications. Radiation resistant polymers are also explored.
Unlock the potential of ionizing radiation in applications such as electron-beam curing and laser joining.
• Gain an understanding of the selection and safe use of radiation treatment equipment.
• The only detailed guide to ionizing radiation written for the plastics engineering community.
1. 1. Introduction 2. 2. Fundamentals of Radiation Chemistry and Physics 3. 3. Equipment Used for Radiation Processing of Polymers 4. 4. Electron Beam Processes 5. 5. Electron Beam Processing of Commercial Polymers, Monomers, and Oligomers 6. 6. Industrial Applications of Ionizing Radiation 7. 7. Radiation-Resistant Polymers and Their Applications 8. 8. Dosimetry and Real-Time Process Monitoring 9. 9. Safety and Hygiene 10. 10. Current State of Technology and Trends 11. Appendix I. Major EB Equipment Manufacturers 12. Appendix II. Standards and Specifications Applicable to Ionizing Radiation 13. Appendix III. Units of Exposure, Absorbed Dose, and Conversions 14. Appendix IV. Equation Used 15. Appendix V. The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry 16. Bibliography 17. Glossary 18. Index
Radiation processing is widely employed in plastics engineering to enhance the physical properties of polymers, such as chemical resistance, surface properties, mechanical and thermal properties, particle size reduction, melt properties, material compatibility, fire retardation, etc.
Drobny introduces readers to the science of ionizing radiation and its effects on polymers, and explores the technologies available and their current and emerging applications.
The resulting book is a valuable guide for a wide range of plastics engineers employing ionizing radiation for polymer treatment in a range of sectors including packaging, aerospace, defense, medical devices and energy applications. Radiation resistant polymers are also explored.
Unlock the potential of ionizing radiation in applications such as electron-beam curing and laser joining.
• Gain an understanding of the selection and safe use of radiation treatment equipment.
• The only detailed guide to ionizing radiation written for the plastics engineering community.
1. 1. Introduction 2. 2. Fundamentals of Radiation Chemistry and Physics 3. 3. Equipment Used for Radiation Processing of Polymers 4. 4. Electron Beam Processes 5. 5. Electron Beam Processing of Commercial Polymers, Monomers, and Oligomers 6. 6. Industrial Applications of Ionizing Radiation 7. 7. Radiation-Resistant Polymers and Their Applications 8. 8. Dosimetry and Real-Time Process Monitoring 9. 9. Safety and Hygiene 10. 10. Current State of Technology and Trends 11. Appendix I. Major EB Equipment Manufacturers 12. Appendix II. Standards and Specifications Applicable to Ionizing Radiation 13. Appendix III. Units of Exposure, Absorbed Dose, and Conversions 14. Appendix IV. Equation Used 15. Appendix V. The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry 16. Bibliography 17. Glossary 18. Index
