Plastics Recycling: Products and Processes - Softcover

9783446158825: Plastics Recycling: Products and Processes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3446158820 ISBN 13: 9783446158825

Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co, 1992

The book is intended to be a current source of information on plastics recycling technology. The introductory chapter provides the reader with a brief overview, a historical overview, and an introduction to recycling terms, organizations involved, and university programs. The chapters that follow describe processes for reclaiming specific and commingled plastics, product development, and product applications. Known processes are presented in some detail including the chemistry, engineering, and economics involved; product and product applications include characterization, property evaluation, and product performance. Information on collection, sorting, and specialized equipment is provided. The latest research and development activities on the processes and products are described. Patents and publications are referenced throughout. Detailed definitions, description of organizations involved, and university plastics recycling programs are given in the appendices. The book is useful to its readers since it represents a comprehensive review of the technology of plastics recycling processes and products over the last decade.

It is unique in that it presents the subject based on resins types rather than the recycling technology classifications. This work is important at this time to provide information for people interested and working in recycling.

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