In recent years, we have assisted the remarkable growth in the use of functional polyesters. This book gathers novel research works dealing with the manufacturing and characterization of polyesters that have been functionalized by synthesis, copolymerization, additives (at micro- and nanoscale), surface modification, among other methodologies, to tailor desired properties in terms of mechanical, chemical, thermal, and barrier properties, biodegradation, and biocompatibility. Thus, Advances in Manufacturing and Characterization of Functional Polyesters will serve to guide a diverse audience of polymer scientists and engineers and provides an update of the “state-of-the-art” knowledge on functional polyesters.

Polyester is one of the most important polymers for fibers and composites. Significant developments in nanoparticle-doped polyester composites, polyester recycling, flame-retardant unsaturated polyester resins, and application of polyester for construction and automotive industry are currently carried out. Thus, this book provides leading edge research on improvements of functional properties of polyester, modifications of unsaturated polyester resins, and polyester (especially recycled polyester) usage in construction and in automotive application areas in the form of fiber, resin, and composite. The book also covers the characterization of unique features of polyester found by mechanical, chemical, physical, microstructural, and thermal analyses. This book intends to provide an understanding of the developments of functional polyester production, synthesis, and characterization and support to many academic researchers and graduate students in textile, polymer, composite, chemical science, and research and development managers in recycling and composite applications of polyester in the construction and automotive industry.

Provides an overview of the family of polyester polymers which comprise an important group of plastics that span the range of commodity polymers to engineering resins. It describes the preparation, properties and applications of polyesters. Readers will also find details on polyester-based elastomers, biodegradable aliphatic polyester, liquid crystal polyesters and unsaturated polyesters for glass-reinforced composites. Presents an overview of the most recent developments. Explores synthesis, catalysts, processes, properties and applications. Looks at emerging polyester materials as well as existing ones. Written by foremost experts from both academia and industry, ensuring that both fundamentals and practical applications are covered.

This book highlights different domains of functional polymers from membranes and coatings to composite materials. It includes their synthesis routes and techniques, characterization, properties, and applications. The book also provides the basics and advances about different functional polymers and composites with an up-to-date progress in the field of research and their application on a domestic and industrial scale. The main topics to be covered include polymeric membranes, paints and coatings, smart polymers, self-healing elastomers, biodegradable polymers, food packaging, and functional composite materials.

This three-volume set addresses a new knowledge of function materials, their processing, and their characterizations. "Functional and Smart Materials", covered the synthesis and fabrication route of functional and smart materials for universal applications such as material science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, metrology, nanotechnology, physics, chemical, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, and food science. "Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Technology" covers the advanced manufacturing technologies includes coating, deposition, cladding, nanotechnology, surface finishing, precision machining, processing, and emerging advanced manufacturing technologies for processing of materials for functional applications. "Characterization, Testing, Measurement and Metrology" covered the application of new and advanced characterization techniques to investigate and analysis the processed materials.

This book highlights the advancements in the manufacture and testing of functional composites, metal matrix composites and polymer matrix composites. Chapters provide information about machinability studies of metals and composites using a variety of analytical techniques. The 12 book chapters also highlight updates in manufacturing technologies like CNC turning processes, electrical discharge machining, end milling, abrasive jet machining, electro chemical machining, additive manufacturing, and resistance spot welding. Readers will learn how to solve applied problems in industrial processing and applications. The book is of significant interest to industrialists working on the basic and experimental parameters for fabricating functional composites and manufacturing technology. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the presented topics, the information presented in the book is of value to a broad audience involved in research, including materials scientists, chemists, physicists, manufacturing and chemical engineers and processing specialists who are involved and interested in the frontiers of composite materials.

This report presents a cost analysis of Polyester Polyurethane production from polymeric isocyanate (PMPPI) and a polyester polyol. In this process, rigid boardstock Polyurethane is generated as the final product. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: Ester-Based Polyurethane, PUR/PIR, Polyisocyanurate, Pentane Blown, High Speed Lamination, Polymeric MDI, Polymethylene Polyphenyl Isocyanate, Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate

This report presents a cost analysis of Polyester Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) production from methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and poly(1,4-butanediol adipate). In this process, the polymerization reaction occurs in a twin screw extruder. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: Reactive Extruder, Extrusion, One-Shot Polymerization, Ester-Based TPU

This report presents a cost analysis of Polyether Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) production from methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG). In this process, the polymerization reaction occurs in a twin screw extruder. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: Reactive Extruder, Extrusion, One-Shot Polymerization, Ether-Based TPU

This report presents a cost analysis of Isophthalic Unsaturated Polyester Resin (UPR) production. The process examined is a typical batch process. Resin formulation is mainly based on the following compounds: isophthalic acid, maleic anhydride, propylene glycol and styrene. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: UPR, Eastman Chemical, Aldol Reaction, IPA, MAN