Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers

1. Biopolymers, Bioplastics and Biodegradability: An Introduction - p. iii 2. Biopolymer Based Hydrogels; Hydrogels Bio-Synthesized by Bacteria and Their Industrial Applications - p. iii 3. Nanocellulose Based Plastics and Composites - p. iii 4. Natural Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites - p. iii 5. PLA Based Plastics for Enhanced Sustainability of the Environment - p. iii 6. PLA Based Sustainable Composites - p. iii 7. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Production and Biodegradation - A Review - p. iii 8. Regenerated Cellulose Materials - p. iii 9. Plastics and Polymers, Testing and Characterization - p. iii 10. Application of Molecular Dynamics and Calorimetry for Study and Characterization of Polymers - p. iii 11. Characterization and Modeling of Viscoelastic Materials - p. iii 12. Characterization of Electroless Metallic Coating on Plastic Components - p. iii 13. Characterization of Machining Parameters on Polymer Matrix Composite Using Taquchi Technique - p. iii 14. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of the Performance of Silicone Rubber - p. iii 15. Effect of CO2 on Mechanical Properties of Glassy Polymeric Materials - p. iii 16. Effect of Contamination on Characteristics of Plastic and Polymeric Materials - p. iii 17. Electrical, Optical and Acoustic Properties of Plastics - p. iii 18. Fabrication and Characterization of Flexible Semi-conducting Nanocomposite Polymer - p. iii 19. Graphene Based Elastomeric Composite Sensors - p. iii 20. Modeling and Characterization of MEMS System Utilizing of Polymers and Composite Materials Based on Tensile Testing - p. iii 21. Nanoindentation of Polymeric Stent - p. iii 22. Nanoindentation of Reinforced Polymer Composites - p. iii 23. Rheological Behaviors of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) - p. iii 24. Rheological Characteristics of Polymers: Theoretical Modeling Perspective - p. iii 25. Testing and Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Epoxy and Polymer Composite - p. iii 26. Testing and Characterization of Plastic Bricks - p. iii 27. Testing of Active Vibration Control on Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (Gfrp) Wind Turbine Blade Using SMA and Lab View - p. iii 28. Testing of Mechanical Behavior of PVC Coated Fabrics - p. iii 29. Thermal Conductivity Testing Methods Using Industrial Rubbers/Rubber Compounds - p. iii 30. Polymer Properties, Standards and Analysis - p. iii 31. Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Viral Polymeric Coatings - p. iii 32. Anti-Wetting Polymeric Coatings - p. iii 33. Biocompatible Polymers and Their Applications - p. iii 34. Biodegradable and Bio-Based Environmentally Friendly Polymers - p. iii 35. Carbon Nanotube and Nanofiber Reinforced Polymer Composites - p. iii 36. Effect of Chemical Treatment on the Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites - p. iii 37. High Performance Hybrid Materials Based on Polybenzoxazines - p. iii 38. Innovative Particulate Systems Based on Biodegradable Polymers for Food Packaging Applications - p. iii 39. Liquid Fuel From Plastic Waste - p. iii 40. Mechanical Properties of Crystalline and Semicrystalline Polymer Systems - p. iii 41. Micro-Indentation Studies of Polymers - p. iii 42. Nanoscale Heterogeneity in Amorphous and Semi-Crystalline Materials: A Technical Perspective - p. iii 43. Natural Degradation on Plastics and Corrosion of Plastics in Industrial Environment - p. iii 44. Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites as Sustainable Green Composites - p. iii 45. Organic Polymers for Drinking Water Purification - p. iii 46. Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Wood Polymer Nanocomposites - p. iii 47. Polymer Based Photovoltaics - p. iii 48. Polymer-Ceramic Composite Electrolyte for Li-Ion Batteries - p. iii 49. Progress of Antimicrobial Plastics and Its Applications - p. iii 50. Recent Developments of Thermosetting Polymers for Advanced Composites - p. iii 51. Silica Reinforced Polymer Composites: Properties, Characterization and Applications - p. iii 52. Stimuli-Responsive Photonic Hydrogels - p. iii 53. Surface, Mechanical and Shape Memory Properties of Biodegradable Polymers and Their Applications - p. iii 54. Synthesis and Photovoltaic Properties of Low Band Gap Polymer - p. iii 55. Use of Quantum Dots Polymer and Its Composite for Water Purification Through Solar Desalination - p. iii 56. Plastic Materials Designing, Processing and Manufacturing - p. iii 57. 3D Printing of ABS-Cu-ZnO Based Composite Structures: Mechanical and Morphological Investigations - p. iii 58. A Comparative Study of the Properties of the Bio-Plastic Sheets Produced From Three Conventional and Unconventional Starch Sources - p. iii 59. A Frame Work on Electrochemical Machining of PA6–50%Al Composite Matrix - p. iii 60. A Novel Life Cycle Framework (LCF) to Study the Comparative Mechanical, Environmental, and Economic Impact of Pultruded Thermoplastic vs. Thermoset Glass FRP Composites - p. iii 61. A Review of Plastics Processing From Raw Materials to Finished Products - p. iii 62. A Review on GSCM and Green Manufacturing Concepts in Plastic Industry - p. iii 63. A Review on the Production of Thermo-Plastic Starch From the Wastes of Starchy Fruits and Vegetables - p. iii 64. Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Recent Developments - p. iii 65. Ageing Studies of Wood-PLA 3D Printed Composites by FFF Technique - p. iii 66. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: New Age Tools for Augmenting Plastic Materials Designing, Processing, and Manufacturing - p. iii 67. Bio-Based Polymer Adhesive Material: Properties and Applications - p. iii 68. Characterization of Fuel Pellets From Plastic (PET) Waste - p. iii 69. Comparison of Modeling Tools in Assessing the Influence of Abrasive Water Jet Machining Parameters in Inconel Material - p. iii 70. Core and Accessory Polymeric Materials for Solar Water Heaters - p. iii 71. Development and Characterization of Cross Arm for Power Transmission Line using Natural Fiber and Polymer - p. iii 72. Development of Rectangular Patch Antenna on Primary Recycled ABS Substrate Using Additive Manufacturing for Wireless Communication Applications - p. iii 73. Disposal and Recovery Approaches for Reinforced Plastic Products - p. iii 74. Effect of Processing Techniques and Characteristics of Plastic Products - p. iii 75. Effects of Infill Speed and Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (CF-PETG) Composites - p. iii 76. Effects of Processing Parameters on the Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Polymeric Parts - p. iii 77. Electrospinning Based Nanofibers for 3D Printing Applications - p. iii 78. Enhancing Mechanical Behavior of As-Built and Annealed Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) Fabricated With Fused Filament Fabrication by Varying Infill Densities - p. iii 79. Experimental and Statistical Modeling on Surface Roughness for FDM PC-ABS Polymeric Material Using D-Optimal Design - p. iii 80. Fabrication of PLA-HAp-CS Based Feed-Stock Filament by Twin-Screw Extrusion Using Matrix Co-Relation - p. iii 81. Hybrid Plastics and Natural Materials - p. iii 82. Hydrogel-Nanofiber Composites for Tissue Reconstruction Applications: A State of the Art Review - p. iii 83. Joining of Plastics and Polymeric Materials - p. iii 84. Laser Transmission Welding: A Novel Technology to Join Polymers - p. iii 85. Lignocellulosic Natural Fibers in Polymer Composite Materials: Benefits, Challenges and Applications - p. iii 86. Manufacturing Low-Cost Fluidic and Heat Transfer Devices With Polymer Materials by Selective Transmission Laser Welding - p. iii 87. Material Selection for Plastic Products - p. iii 88. Matrix Co-Relation for PLA-HAp-CS Based Scaffold for Rapid Joining Using Friction Stir Spot Welding - p. iii 89. Modulating the Mechanochemistry of Peptide-Polymer Hybrids for Precision Tissue Repair - p. iii 90. On Development of Cu Doped ZnO Nanoparticles Reinforced With ABS as Feedstock Filament for 3D Printing Applications - p. iii 91. On Development of Thermoplastics Based Meta-structures by FFF Based 3D Printing - p. iii 92. On Electro-Chemical Machining of ABS-15% Al - p. iii 93. On Electro-Chemical Machining of Thermosetting Polymer Matrix - p. iii 94. On Flexural Strength of 3D Printed ABS Based Meta-structure - p. iii 95. On Investigations of Co-Relational Matrix for Preparation of Feedstock Filament by Mn Doped ZnO Reinforcement in Nylon 6 - p. iii 96. On Process Capability Analysis for Commercial Fabrication of ABS Based Multi-Structured Products Using 3D Printing - p. iii 97. Optimization of FDM for Fabrication of PLA-HAp-CS Based Functional Prototypes/Scaffolds Using Matrix Co-Relation - p. iii 98. Packaging With Plastics and Polymeric Materials - p. iii 99. Plastic Product Life Cycle Assessment - p. iii 100. Plastic Products Manufacturing Strategies - p. iii 101. Plastics Recycling Processes and Public Attitudes - p. iii 102. Polymer Micro Fabrication - p. iii 103. Polymer Micro Injection Molding - p. iii 104. Polymer Surface Modification Using Atmospheric Pressure Plasma - p. iii 105. Process Parametric Optimization for 3D Printing of ABS Based Multi-Structured Functional Prototypes - p. iii 106. Processing of Waste Plastics and Its Use as Fuel - p. iii 107. Processing Techniques and Application Areas of MXene-Reinforced Nanocomposites - p. iii 108. Recent International Research Efforts on Plastics and Polymeric Materials - p. iii 109. Regeneration and Recovery of Plastics - p. iii 110. Re-use of Plastic Products–Materials Perspective - p. iii 111. Reviewing the Potential of Novel Nanofillers in Polymer Matrices for Advanced Technological Applications - p. iii 112. Secondary Recycling of HDPE Domestic Waste by Reinforcement of Cu Doped ZnO Nanoparticles for 3D Printing Applications - p. iii 113. Structures, Properties and Applications of Rigid Plastics for Orthotic Therapy, Design Requirements and Future Development - p. iii 114. Thermal Performance and Fire Resistance Studies on Filler Based Natural Fiber Polymer Composites-A Review - p. iii 115. Thermally-Driven Flows in Polymeric Liquids - p. iii 116. Twin Screw Extrusion for Recycling of LDPE Domestic Waste by Cu Doped ZnO Nanoparticles Reinforcement - p. iii 117. Plastics in Commodity and Engineering Applications - p. iii 118. Bioplastics for Tissue Engineering Applications - p. iii 119. Bioplastics Used for Controlled Drug Delivery - p. iii 120. Bioplastics Used for Nanotechnology Applications - p. iii 121. Plastic in Flame Resistance Applications - p. iii 122. Plastic in Home Building and Construction Applications - p. iii 123. Plastic in Noise Reduction - p. iii 124. Plastics in 3D Printing - p. iii 125. Plastics in Agricultural Mulch Film - p. iii 126. Plastics in Automotive Applications - p. iii 127. Plastics in Biomedical Application - p. iii 128. Plastics in Coating Applications - p. iii 129. Plastics in Corrosion Resistant Applications - p. iii 130. Plastics in Electromagnetic Shielding - p. iii 131. Plastics in Fabric, Textile and Clothing - p. iii 132. Plastics in Food Packaging - p. iii 133. Plastics in High Chemical Resistant Applications - p. iii 134. Plastics in High Heat Resistant Applications - p. iii 135. Plastics in High Wear Resistance Application - p. iii 136. Plastics in Marine Engineering - p. iii 137. Plastics in Outdoor Applications - p. iii 138. Plastics in Self-Cleaning Applications - p. iii 139. Plastics in Self-Healing Applications - p. iii 140. Plastics in Thermal Insulation - p. iii 141. Plastics in Water Treatment - p. iii 142. Plastics in Waveguide Application - p. iii 143. Plastics Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products - p. iii 144. Poly(lactic acid) for Sustainable Packaging Applications - p. iii 145. Polymer and Waste Plastic in Membranes - p. iii 146. Polymer Colloids for Functional Coating Applications - p. iii 147. Polymers for Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells - p. iii 148. Polymers in Adhesive Applications - p. iii 149. Polymers in Aerospace Applications - p. iii 150. Polymers in Wastewater Treatment - p. iii 151. Polyurethane Dispersion for Sustainable Coating Applications - p. iii 152. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for Healthcare Applications - p. iii 153. Thermally Conductive Plastics for Electronic Applications - p. iii 154. Thermoplastic Elastomer for High Voltage Engineering Applications - p. iii 155. Thermoplastic Elastomers for Shock Absorbing Application - p. iii 156. Thermoplastic Polymers in Membrane Separation - p. iii 157. Thermoplastics for Aircraft Cabin Applications - p. iii 158. Medical Applications of Plastics and Polymers - p. iii 159. A Review on Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering (BTE) Applications - p. iii 160. Advances in the Development of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications - p. iii 161. Advances in the Development of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications with Respect to Their Synthesis Procedures, Degradation Properties, Toxicity, Stability and Applications - p. iii 162. Advances in the Development of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for Indispensable Applications in the Biomedical Field - p. iii 163. Advances in the Processing of Composites Biomaterials for Bone Grafting and Other Biomedical Applications - p. iii 164. Biodegradable Synthetic Polymer Based Cardiac Patches: A Journey so far - p. iii 165. Biomass Hydrogel Medicines for Ultrasound Drug Releasing Materials - p. iii 166. Biomaterials for Advanced Personalized Therapeutic Approaches - p. iii 167. Biomedical Applications of Electrospun Polymer and Carbon Fibers - p. iii 168. Composite Biomaterials for Bone Grafting and Other Biomedical Applications - p. iii 169. Current Trends in the Development of Wound Dressings, Biomaterials and Devices - p. iii 170. Evolving Trends of Nanotechnology for Medical and Biomedical Applications: A Review - p. iii 171. Natural and Synthetic Biopolymeric Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications - p. iii 172. Natural Polymeric Hydrogels in Chondral/Osteochondral Tissue Engineering - p. iii 173. Polyethylene in Orthopedic Implants: Recent Trends and Limitations - p. iii 174. Recent Advancement in Biomedical Applications of Polycaprolactone and Polycaprolactone-Based Materials - p. iii 175. Recent Trends in Electrospinning for the Preparation of Ultrathin Plastic and Polymer Fibers for Bio-Medical Applications - p. iii 176. Regenerated Medicines of Cellulosic Hydrogels for Cytocompatibility of Tissue Skin and Biocompatibility - p. iii 177. Sustainable Polymer Used as Renewable Source for Medical Industry - p. iii 178. Synthesis and Sintering of Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Biomedical Applications - p. iii 179. Trends in 3D Printing Implants for Medical and Dental Applications - p. iii 180. Trends in 3D Printing Parts for Medical and Dental Implant Technologies - p. iii 181. Trends in Nanotechnology Development in Medical Applications - p. iii 182. Trends in the Development of Scanning Diagnostic Equipment for the Formation and the Development of Medical Visualization – Nucleic Acid Biosensors for Medical Diagnostics - p. iii 183. Subject Index - p. iii 184. Authors - p. iii