The anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge has long been used for solids reduction by wastewater treatment facilities, but has gained recognition as a form of energy production. Biogas is formed as a byproduct of anaerobic digestion and is composed mostly of methane and carbon dio…
This book focuses on common types of polymers belonging to the class of polyolefins and styrenics. The text is arranged according to the chemical constitution of polymers and reviews the developments that have taken place in the last decade. A brief introduction to the polymer t…
Handbook of engineering and specialty thermoplastics
by Thomas, Sabu, P. M., Visakh
fromWiley-Scrivener
The book summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of engineering polymers, such as oxygen containing main chain polymers (Polyether and Polyesters). The book emphasizes the various aspects of preparation, structure, processing, morphology, pro…
"Demystifies the largest volume manmade synthetic polymer by distilling the fundamentals of what polyethylene is, how it's made and processed, and what happens to it after its useful life is over." "Endorsement for Introduction to Industrial Polyethylene "I found this to be a st…
This book describes advances in synthesis, processing, and technology of environmentally friendly polymers generated from renewable resources. With contents based on a wide range of functional monomers and contributions from eminent researchers, this volume demonstrates the desi…