Plastics. The Layman's Guide
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Author(s): J. Maxwell
Publisher: Institute of Materials
ISBN: 1 86125 085 1
Format: softback
145pp
Price: £15.00
Review Date: 23 May 2000
Review: This book tells the layman all they need to know about plastics and how it enriches (or complicates) our lives. Its main thrust concerns polymers, formulated into plastics, for shaping by various processes into functional articles.It describes the innovations due to polymers,: plastic film; expanded polystyrene for packaging and insulation; polyurethane foam in car seats; PFTE in friction bearings and plastic mouldings. It discusses the pros and cons of using plastics; and the different types of plastics and polymers that are now available. It also explains how to get the best from each material. The last chapter looks at the future challenges and opportunities including the problems of environmental pollution and threats to health as recycling problems.