Polymers and Plastics: Manufacturing, Properties, and Recycling - A comprehensive guide to understanding the formation, characteristics, and processing of different types of plastics and their industrial applications.
- Thermoplastics, Duroplastics, and Elastomers form the three main categories of plastics, each with distinct molecular structures and properties
- Radical polymerization is a key process in plastic manufacturing, involving chain reactions that create long polymer molecules
- Manufacturing techniques include extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding
- Sustainable practices involve various recycling methods including mechanical, chemical, and thermal recycling
- Different types of polymers exhibit unique properties based on their molecular structure and intermolecular forces
