In recent years various industries have demanded not only greater use of polymeric materials but also the development of polymeric materials with specific properties. Major users include the automotive and transport industries, electrical and electronics industries, and the packaging industry. Following the success of Speciality Polymers, Dr Dyson's book provides an overview of the main types of polymeric materials used in engineering, and discusses their applications - both practical and potential.
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Thermoplastic composites. Performance of rubbers at high temperatures. Thermoplastic elastomers. Polymer foams. Long-fibre reinforced composites. Co-extruded films and containers. Polymers in telecommunications and power transmission. List of symbols. Trade names.
