Polymer Durability: Degradation, Stabilization, and Lifetime PredictionProvides a comprehensive overview of the science of polymer durability. Discusses the molecular mechanisms of polymer aging and deterioration, emphasizing UV and thermal exposure environments. Describes a variety of analytical techniques for studying degradation, with special emphasis on chemiluminescence. Covers advances in the use of additives and other approaches for enhancing polymer stability. Reviews mechanisms and applications of major classes of stabilizers, and discusses the problem of stabilizer migration and loss. Examines new methods for predicting the aging rate and lifetime of a material. |
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Thermal Stability Degradation and Stabilization Mechanisms | 19 |
Thermolysis of Polychloroethyl methacrylates and Polychloroethyl | 33 |
A Possible Recycling | 47 |
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