Handbook of Polymer Degradation (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION CONTROL SERIES)

Provides complete coverage, from both engineering and scientific viewpoints, of vital findings in the expanding field of polymer degradation and stabilization - including areas in which polymers have only recently been used and detailed information has not been previously available. Unites contributions by over 25 authorities from 10 countries working in universities and research institutions as well as the additives, medical, coatings, and stabilizers industries. Handbook of Polymer Degradation introduces essential data on effects of increased UV radiation on polymers and discusses how to decrease those effects, considers artificially accelerated weathering and its relationship with natural weather, examines weathering degradation of polyethylene with relevant experimental results, highlights the environmental aspects and waste management of polymers, combines insights on the environmental toxicology of plastics with a survey of legislative issues, and more.