Introduction to Fluoropolymers

Materials, Technology, and Applications

Sina Ebnesajjad

• Publisher: William Andrew
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN: 9780128192993
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Introduction to Fluoropolymers, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the history, principles, properties, processing and applications of fluoropolymers, supporting their development and utilization in high-performance applications, components, and products. This second edition has been updated and expanded to include new in-depth chapters on manufacturing and applications of PTFE and melt processible fluoropolymers.The book begins by demonstrating the role of fluoropolymers in everyday life, before introducing the history and basic principles of fluoropolymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of the main fluoropolymer types. Properties and applications are illustrated by real-world examples as diverse as waterproof clothing, vascular grafts and coatings for aircraft interiors. The different applications of fluoropolymers show the benefits of a group of materials that are highly water-repellant and flame-retardant, with unrivalled lubrication properties and a high level of biocompatibility. Health and safety and environmental aspects are also covered throughout the book, with a final chapter examining safety, disposal, and recycling in detail.This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand or use fluoropolymer materials in their products. This includes engineers, product designers, manufacturers, scientists, researchers, and other professionals, across industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, food and beverages, high performance apparel, oil and gas, renewable energy, solar photovoltaics, electronics and semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing. This is also a valuable introductory guide for academic researchers and advanced students in plastics engineering, polymer science, and materials science.- Introduces and demystifies fluoropolymers for a wide audience of engineers, designers, professionals, and researchers, across industries and disciplines- Covers a broad range of materials, including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), vinylidene fluoride polymers, fluoroelastomers, and more- Focuses on properties, processing methods and advanced industrial applications of fluoropolymers

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• List of Contributors
• Introduction
• 1 Fluorine, Fluorocarbons, and Fluoropolymers in Human Life—A Day With the Smiths
• 2 From Fundamentals to Applications
• 3 Fluoropolymers—Discovery, History, Evolution, and Consumption
• 4 History of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene and W.L. Gore & Associates
• 5 Introduction to Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers
• 6 Manufacturing and Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene
• 7 Processing and Fabrication of Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene
• 8 Fabrication and Processing of Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene
• 9 Fabrication and Processing of Polytetrafluoroethylene Dispersions
• 10 Manufacturing Melt-Processible Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene
• 11 Introduction to Vinylidene Fluoride Polymers
• 12 Processing and Fabrication of Parts from Melt-Processible Fluoropolymers
• 13 Manufacturing and Properties of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
• 14 Processing and Fabrication of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
• 15 Applications of Fluoropolymers
• 16 Fluoroelastomers
• 17 Fluoropolymer and Fluorinated Additives
• 18 Polyvinyl Fluoride: The First Durable Replacement for Paint
• 19 Fluorinated Coatings; Technology, History, and Applications
• 20 Fluorinated Ionomers: History, Properties, and Applications
• 21 Functional Fluoropolymers
• Index