This introductory book covers the entire spectrum of the plastics technology/engineering, from raw material to finished plastic products. It is intended not just for university/college students in plastics technology and other engineering disciplines but also for beginners to the field in general.
The interconnectivity between the different relevant knowledge areas of plastics technology, such as materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, is emphasized. A chapter Plastics and the Environment is also included, covering a topic (rightly) often of great concern to students and newcomers to the field.
Also includes numerous videos, conveniently linked via QR codes, to better demonstrate key processes visually.
* Interconnected portrayal of the eintire spectrum of plastics technology
* Describes the entire process chain: From raw material to final plastic product
* New insights into presumed interconnections
* Numerous video clips to assist learning, readily accessible via QR-Codes or weblinks
Christian Bonten
Prof. Christian Bonten heads the Institute for Plastics Technology (IKT) in Stuttgart, one of Germany's leading research institutes in the field of plastics technology. The institute works in all areas of plastics technology: materials technology, processing technology, and product development.
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