Handbook of Thermoplastic Polyesters: Homopolymers, Copolymers, Blends, and Composites

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Handbook of Thermoplastic Polyesters: Homopolymers, Copolymers, Blends, and Composites

Editor(s): Stoyko Fakirov

Published Online: 28 JAN 2005

Print ISBN: 9783527301133

Online ISBN: 9783527601967

DOI: 10.1002/3527601961

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The book covers current knowledge on all aspects of polyester synthesis, structure, properties (chemical, physical and application relevant) and recycling. The most important technical polyesters are presented in detailed chapters, homogeneous polymers as well as copolymers, blends and high-performance reinforced polyester materials are discussed.
This book is directed to chemists, physicists and engineers working in research, development and application of polymers.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xxxvi)

  2. Part I: Homopolymers

    1. Chapter 1

      Polyesters: Synthesis and Chemical Aspects (pages 1–57)

      Prof. E. Maréchal

    2. Chapter 2

      Industrial-Scale Production of Polyesters, Especially Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (pages 59–103)

      Dr. S. M. Aharoni

    3. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 1 (pages 105–107)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    4. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Sections 2–2.1.1 (pages 107–140)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    5. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 2.1.2 (pages 140–153)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    6. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 2.2 (pages 154–167)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    7. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 2.3 (pages 167–175)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    8. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 2.4 (pages 175–184)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    9. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 3 (pages 185–211)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    10. Chapter 3

      Crystal Structure, Morphology, and Orientation of Polyesters: Section 4 (pages 212–224)

      Prof. P. H. Geil

    11. Chapter 4

      Structure Formation in PET during the Induction Period of Crystallization: Sections 1–3.3 (pages 225–240)

      Prof. K. Kaji

    12. Chapter 4

      Structure Formation in PET during the Induction Period of Crystallization: Sections 4–7 (pages 240–251)

      Prof. Dr. K. Kaji

    13. Chapter 5

      Structure and Dynamics of PET in the Partially Crystalline and Glassy States as Studied by Solid-State 13C and 2H NMR Spectroscopy (pages 253–288)

      Prof. Dr. F. Horii and Dr. H. Kaji

    14. Chapter 6

      Structure Development and Mechanical Behavior during Uniaxial Drawing of PET (pages 289–316)

      Dr. U. Göschel

    15. Chapter 7

      PET Fibers, Films, and Bottles: Sections 1–4.13 (pages 317–361)

      Prof. Dr. V. B. Gupta and Dr. Z. Bashir

    16. Chapter 7

      PET Fibers, Films, and Bottles: Sections 5–7 (pages 362–388)

      Prof. Dr. V. B. Gupta and Dr. Z. Bashir

    17. Chapter 8

      Poly(Butylene Terephthalate) (pages 389–419)

      Prof. Dr.-Ing. H.-J. Radusch

    18. Chapter 9

      Oriented Crystallization of PET and PBT Estimated by Small-Angle Polarized Light Scattering: Sections 1–2 (pages 421–437)

      Prof. M. Matsuo and Dr. Y. Bin

    19. Chapter 9

      Oriented Crystallization of PET and PBT Estimated by Small-Angle Polarized Light Scattering: Sections 3–4 (pages 437–461)

      Prof. M. Matsuo and Dr. Y. Bin

    20. Chapter 10

      PEN: Structure and Properties (pages 463–482)

      Prof. Dr. M. Ito and Prof. T. Kikutani

    21. Chapter 11

      Microstructural Characterization of Poly(Ethylene Naphthalene 2,6-Dicarboxylate) Based on the Amorphous and Crystalline Phase Properties: Sections 1–3 (pages 483–523)

      Dr. Z. Denchev, Dr. I. S̆ics, Dr. A. Nogales and Dr. T. A. Ezquerra

    22. Chapter 11

      Microstructural Characterization of Poly(Ethylene Naphthalene 2,6-Dicarboxylate) Based on the Amorphous and Crystalline Phase Properties: Sections 4–5.2 (pages 523–550)

      Dr. Z. Denchev, Dr. I. S̆ics, Dr. A. Nogales and Dr. T. A. Ezquerra

    23. Chapter 12

      Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate)—A Newly Commercialized Member of the Polyester Family: Sections 1–4 (pages 551–562)

      Prof. J. M. Schultz and Prof. J. Wu

    24. Chapter 12

      Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate)—A Newly Commercialized Member of the Polyester Family: Sections 5–5.2.1 (pages 562–569)

      Prof. J. M. Schultz and Prof. J. Wu

    25. Chapter 12

      Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate)—A Newly Commercialized Member of the Polyester Family: Sections 5.2.2–5.3 (pages 569–578)

      Prof. J. M. Schultz and Prof. J. Wu

  3. Part II: Copolymers

    1. Chapter 13

      Synthesis and Characteristics of Polyester-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers: Chemical Aspects: Sections 1–5 (pages 579–629)

      Prof. Dr. Z. Roslaniec and D. Pietkiewicz

    2. Chapter 13

      Synthesis and Characteristics of Polyester-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers: Chemical Aspects: Sections 6–7 (pages 629–658)

      Prof. Dr. Z. Roslaniec and D. Pietkiewicz

    3. Chapter 14

      Main-Chain Thermotropic Polyesters (pages 659–670)

      Prof. M. Jaffe and Prof. N. Chung

    4. Chapter 15

      Flexible Copolyesters Involving PBT: Strain-Induced Structural Changes in Thermoplastic Elastomers: Sections 1–6 (pages 671–703)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov and Dr. N. Stribeck

    5. Chapter 15

      Flexible Copolyesters Involving PBT: Strain-Induced Structural Changes in Thermoplastic Elastomers: Sections 7–9 (pages 703–716)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov and Dr. N. Stribeck

    6. Chapter 16

      Fracture and Fatigue Behavior of Amorphous (Co)Polyesters as a Function of Molecular and Network Variables: Sections 1–4.1.1 (pages 717–730)

      Prof. Dr. J. Karger-Kocsis

    7. Chapter 16

      Fracture and Fatigue Behavior of Amorphous (Co)polyesters as a Function of Molecular and Network Variables: Sections 4.1.2–6 (pages 730–753)

      Prof. Dr. J. Karger-Kocsis

  4. Part III: Blends

    1. Chapter 17

      Chemical Interactions in Blends of Condensation Polymers Involving Polyesters (pages 755–813)

      Dr. Z. Denchev

    2. Chapter 18

      Reactive Modification/Compatibilization of Polyesters (pages 815–833)

      Prof. Dr. M. Xanthos

    3. Chapter 19

      Blends of Thermoplastic Polyesters: Sections 1–5 (pages 835–869)

      Dr. V. M. Nadkarni and Dr. A. K. Rath

    4. Chapter 19

      Blends of Thermoplastic Polyesters: Sections 6–8 (pages 869–893)

      Dr. V. M. Nadkarni and Dr. A. K. Rath

    5. Chapter 20

      Blends Based on Poly(Butylene Terephthalate): Section 1 (pages 895–899)

      Prof. Dr.-Ing. H.-J. Radusch and Dr. R. Androsch

    6. Chapter 20

      Blends Based on Poly(Butylene Terephthalate): Section 2 (pages 899–911)

      Prof. Dr.-Ing. H.-J. Radusch and Dr. R. Androsch

    7. Chapter 20

      Blends Based on Poly(Butylene Terephthalate): Sections 3–4 (pages 911–925)

      Prof. Dr.-Ing. H.-J. Radusch and Dr. R. Androsch

    8. Chapter 21

      Strain-Induced Polymorphic Transition in Poly(Butylene Terephthalate), Its Copolymers and Blends (pages 927–964)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov and Prof. Dr. F. J. Baltá Calleja

    9. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Sections 1–2 (pages 965–977)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

    10. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Section 3–3.1.1 (pages 977–995)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

    11. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Section 3.1.2 (pages 995–1007)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

    12. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Sections 3.1.3–3.1.4 (pages 1007–1051)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

    13. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Sections 3.2–3.3 (pages 1051–1071)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

    14. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Section 3.4 (pages 1071–1085)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

    15. Chapter 22

      Aging and Environmental Stress Cracking of PET, Its Copolymers and Blends: Section 4 (pages 1085–1089)

      Prof. Dr. S. A. Jabarin, E. A. Lofgren and S. Sakumoto

  5. Part IV: Composites

    1. Chapter 23

      Nanostructured Polymer Composites from Polymer Blends: Morphology and Mechanical Properties: Sections 1–4 (pages 1091–1101)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov, Dr. M. Evstatiev and Prof. Dr.-Ing., Dr. h. c. K. Friedrich

    2. Chapter 23

      Nanostructured Polymer Composites from Polymer Blends: Morphology and Mechanical Properties: Sections 5–5.2 (pages 1101–1110)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov, Dr. M. Evstatiev and Prof. Dr.-Ing., Dr. h. c. K. Friedrich

    3. Chapter 23

      Nanostructured Polymer Composites from Polymer Blends: Morphology and Mechanical Properties: Sections 5.3–5.4 (pages 1110–1122)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov, Dr. M. Evstatiev and Prof. Dr.-Ing., Dr. h. c. K. Friedrich

    4. Chapter 23

      Nanostructured Polymer Composites from Polymer Blends: Morphology and Mechanical Properties: Sections 6–7 (pages 1122–1132)

      Prof. Dr. Stoyko Fakirov, Dr. M. Evstatiev and Prof. Dr.-Ing., Dr. h. c. K. Friedrich

    5. Chapter 24

      Textile Fabric-Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyester Composites: Sections 1–3 (pages 1133–1144)

      Dr. T. Czigány and Prof. Dr. J. Karger-Kocsis

    6. Chapter 24

      Textile Fabric-Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyester Composites: Sections 4–5 (pages 1144–1171)

      Dr. T. Czigány and Prof. Dr. J. Karger-Kocsis

    7. Chapter 25

      Fracture Behavior of Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Injection Molded Polyester Composites: Sections 1–2.3 (pages 1173–1178)

      Prof. Dr. N.-S. Choi and Prof. Dr. K. Takahashi

    8. Chapter 25

      Fracture Behavior of Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Injection Molded Polyester Composites: Section 2.4 (pages 1178–1182)

      Prof. Dr. N.-S. Choi and Prof. Dr. K. Takahashi

    9. Chapter 25

      Fracture Behavior of Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Injection Molded Polyester Composites: Sections 2.5–2.6 (pages 1183–1193)

      Prof. Dr. N.-S. Choi and Prof. Dr. K. Takahashi

    10. Chapter 25

      Fracture Behavior of Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Injection Molded Polyester Composites: Section 3 (pages 1193–1204)

      Prof. Dr. N.-S. Choi and Prof. Dr. K. Takahashi

    11. Chapter 25

      Fracture Behavior of Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Injection Molded Polyester Composites: Section 4 (pages 1204–1220)

      Prof. Dr. N.-S. Choi and Prof. Dr. K. Takahashi

  6. Part V: Recycling

    1. Chapter 26

      Recycling of Polyesters (pages 1221–1249)

      Dr. V. M. Nadkarni

    2. Chapter 27

      Chemical Recycling of PET: Methods and Products (pages 1252–1290)

      Prof. Dr. T. Spychaj

    3. Chapter 28

      Recycling Options for Post-Consumer PET and PET-Containing Wastes by Melt Blending: Sections 1–2 (pages 1291–1304)

      Prof. Dr. J. Karger-Kocsis

    4. Chapter 28

      Recycling Options for Post-Consumer PET and PET-Containing Wastes by Melt Blending: Sections 3–5 (pages 1304–1318)

      Prof. Dr. J. Karger-Kocsis

  7. Part VI: The Future of Thermoplastic Polymers

    1. Chapter 29

      Probable Future Trends in Various Classes of Thermoplastic Polyesters (pages 1319–1338)

      S. M. Aharoni

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      List of Acknowledgements (pages 1339–1359)

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      Author Index (pages 1361–1367)

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      Subject Index (pages 1369–1377)

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