Mixing and Compounding of Polymers: Theory and Practice 2nd Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable

Finally available again in its second edition, this classic covers everything from the basic principles to the various practical applications of state-of-the-art mixing and compounding. Part I: Mechanisms and Theory Basic Concepts – Mixing of Miscible Fluids – Mixing of Immiscible Fluids – Dispersive Mixing of Solid Additives – Distributive Mixing – Distribution Functions and Measures of Mixing Part II: Mixing Equipment – Modeling, Simulation, Visualization Batch Equipment Simulation – Batch Equipment Visualization – Continuous Equipment Simulation – Dispersive Mixing Devices in Single Screw – Twin Rotor Mixers – Co-Kneader – Visualization – Scale-up of Mixing Equipment – Scale-down of Mixing Equipment Part III Material Consideration, Properties and Characterization Solid additives (inorganic) – Solid additives (organic) – Compatibilizers (mechanisms, theory) – Material Consideration for Mixing at Nanoscale – Effect of Mixing on Properties of Compounds – Effect of Mixing on Rubber Properties Part IV Mixing Practices Internal Mixers – Single Screw Extruders – Twin Screw Extruders – Intermeshing Twin Screw Extruders – Reciprocating Screws – Reactive Compounding – Farrel Continuous Mixer