• Presents an accessible introduction to the field of radiation processing that foregoes deep coverage of polymer science in favor of more practical matters
• Covers the processing of thermoplastics and elastomers in film, sheet, and other forms as well as coatings, paints, inks, and adhesives
• Presents detailed reaction schemes in a simplified manner
• Brings together material previously scattered throughout many sources to provide a single, well-organized reference

Radiation Technology for Polymers systematically presents the practical aspects of using UV and EB radiation to treat polymeric materials. Drawing on more than 30 years of engineering experience in polymer processing, the author describes the production and properties of UV and EB energy, explores processes associated with both types of radiation, and provides a detailed overview of their applications. He concludes with a look at recent developments and emerging trends in equipment, chemistry, and technologies.

Whether you are an engineer or scientist new to radiation technology or a product or process designer researching the effects of radiation on a specific material, Radiation Technology for Polymers is the place begin your search for information. It offers a complete overview of the technology and provides valuable direction to sources of more specific, detailed data.

Contents

1. PRODUCING UV AND EB ENERGY
   • UV Energy and Its Properties
   • Electron Beam Energy and Its Properties

2. UV AND EB CURING EQUIPMENT
   • UV Curing Equipment
   • Electron Beam Curing Equipment

3. UV RADIATION PROCESSES
   • Basic Concepts
   • Photoinitiators and Photosensitizers
   • Kinetics of Photoinitiated Reactions
   • Chemical Systems in UV Processing
   • Photocrosslinking of Polymers

4. ELECTRON BEAM PROCESSES
   • Radiation Cross-link Promoters
   • Retardants of Radiation Cross-linking
   • Electron Beam Processing of Plastics
   • Electron Beam Processing of Elastomers
   • Electron Beam Processing of Liquid Systems
   • Grafting and Other Polymer Modifications

5. COATING METHODS USED IN UV/EB TECHNOLOGY
   • Roll Coating
   • Curtain coating
   • Spray Application
   • Dip Coating
   • Flow Coating
   • Spin Coating
   • Rod Coating

6. APPLICATIONS OF UV RADIATION
   • UV Curing of Coatings and Paints
   • UV Curing of Adhesives
   • UV Cured Silicone Release Coatings
   • Spot Curing
   • UV Curing in Printing and Graphic Arts
   • Rapid Prototyping
   • Powder Coating
   • Production of Composites

7. APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRON BEAM RADIATION
   • Electron Beam Process in the Wire and Cable Technology
   • Electron Beam Process in the Tire Technology
   • Electron Beam Process in the Manufacture of Polyolefin Foams
   • Electron Beam Process in the Production of Heat Shrinkable Materials
   • Electron Beam Process in Coatings, Adhesives, Paints and Printing Inks

8. DOSIMETRY
   • EB Dosimetry
   • UV Dosimetry

9. SAFETY AND HYGIENE
   • UV Equipment Health and Safety
   • EB Equipment Health and Safety
   • Chemical Hazards

10. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS
    • Current Trends in Equipment and Chemistry
    • Emerging Technologies

Glossary
Appendix
Index

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