Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates focuses on the raw materials required for polyurethane synthesis. It explores various isocyanates and polyols, detailing their chemical properties and roles in creating diverse polymer structures. Amines, solvents, catalysts, and other additives that enhance the synthesis process are also discussed, as are typical methods of synthesis, mechanisms of catalysis, factors affecting reaction rates, and potential side reactions that can occur during polymerization. Structures of linear and crosslinked polyurethanes are also covered, including how these configurations influence the physical and chemical properties of the final products. Typical methods for analyzing polyurethanes, allowing for their assessment, characteristics, and qualities are provided, as are the physical-mechanical properties of polyurethanes, including elasticity, tensile strength, and thermal stability. The creation of polyurethane blends and interpenetrating networks is discussed, and the book also features an extensive section on additives used with polyurethanes, such as plasticizers, pigments, flame retardants, and more. Processing methods such as metering, mixing, and storage are outlined, applications of polyurethanes in automotive parts, bedding, medical devices, and packaging are covered, and the book concludes with coverage of waste disposal, processing, and recycling strategies for these products.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction – Definition of Terms - p. iii 2. Chapter 2: Historical Timeline - p. 3 3. Chapter 3: Raw Materials for Polyurethane Synthesis - p. 6 4. Chapter 4: Typical Methods of Synthesis - p. 48 5. Chapter 5: Structures of Linear and Crosslinked Polyurethanes - p. 82 6. Chapter 6: Domain Morphology - p. 96 7. Chapter 7: Crystalline Structure, Phase Separation, and Hydrogen Bonding - p. 105 8. Chapter 8: Typical Methods of Polyurethane Analysis - p. 128 9. Chapter 9: Physical-Mechanical Properties of Polyurethanes - p. 142 10. Chapter 10: Interaction with Other Materials - p. 163 11. Chapter 11: Polyurethane Degradation - p. 185 12. Chapter 12: Polyurethane Stabilization - p. 217 13. Chapter 13: Polyurethane Blends and Interpenetrating Networks - p. 242 14. Chapter 14: Additives Used with Polyurethanes - p. 256 15. Chapter 15: Polyurethane Processing - p. 335 16. Chapter 16: Applications, Properties, and Formulations - p. 358 17. Chapter 17: Health and Safety - p. 520 18. Chapter 18: Waste Disposal, Processing, and Recycling - p. 526 19. Index - p. 540
Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates focuses on the raw materials required for polyurethane synthesis. It explores various isocyanates and polyols, detailing their chemical properties and roles in creating diverse polymer structures. Amines, solvents, catalysts, and other additives that enhance the synthesis process are also discussed, as are typical methods of synthesis, mechanisms of catalysis, factors affecting reaction rates, and potential side reactions that can occur during polymerization. Structures of linear and crosslinked polyurethanes are also covered, including how these configurations influence the physical and chemical properties of the final products. Typical methods for analyzing polyurethanes, allowing for their assessment, characteristics, and qualities are provided, as are the physical-mechanical properties of polyurethanes, including elasticity, tensile strength, and thermal stability. The creation of polyurethane blends and interpenetrating networks is discussed, and the book also features an extensive section on additives used with polyurethanes, such as plasticizers, pigments, flame retardants, and more. Processing methods such as metering, mixing, and storage are outlined, applications of polyurethanes in automotive parts, bedding, medical devices, and packaging are covered, and the book concludes with coverage of waste disposal, processing, and recycling strategies for these products.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction – Definition of Terms - p. iii 2. Chapter 2: Historical Timeline - p. 3 3. Chapter 3: Raw Materials for Polyurethane Synthesis - p. 6 4. Chapter 4: Typical Methods of Synthesis - p. 48 5. Chapter 5: Structures of Linear and Crosslinked Polyurethanes - p. 82 6. Chapter 6: Domain Morphology - p. 96 7. Chapter 7: Crystalline Structure, Phase Separation, and Hydrogen Bonding - p. 105 8. Chapter 8: Typical Methods of Polyurethane Analysis - p. 128 9. Chapter 9: Physical-Mechanical Properties of Polyurethanes - p. 142 10. Chapter 10: Interaction with Other Materials - p. 163 11. Chapter 11: Polyurethane Degradation - p. 185 12. Chapter 12: Polyurethane Stabilization - p. 217 13. Chapter 13: Polyurethane Blends and Interpenetrating Networks - p. 242 14. Chapter 14: Additives Used with Polyurethanes - p. 256 15. Chapter 15: Polyurethane Processing - p. 335 16. Chapter 16: Applications, Properties, and Formulations - p. 358 17. Chapter 17: Health and Safety - p. 520 18. Chapter 18: Waste Disposal, Processing, and Recycling - p. 526 19. Index - p. 540
