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Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1- 77467-078-1 Publication date: January 2026Fourth EditionPages: 636+xFigures 300Tables 260 Summary This book is a completely updated version of the previous edition, with the most recent literature and patents. It has 12 chapters, each discussing a different aspect of UV-related phenomena that occur when materials are exposed to UV radiation. ...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-092-7 Published: May 2026Pages: 530Figures: 320Tables: 80 Summary The Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates begins with an introduction defining key terms for understanding these versatile materials' chemistry and applications. Following this, a historical timeline provides context by tracing the development of polyurethanes from their inception to present-day innovations. ...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-084-2 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 364+viiiFigures: 116Tables: 15 Summary Handbook of Nucleating Agents is the most extensive monograph on the subject ever written. In addition to the Handbook, Databook of Nucleating Agents is simultaneously published to give readers comprehensive information on this important subject. The third editions of these books contain updates...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-090-3 Published: March 2026Pages: 312+viFigures: 110Tables: 2 Summary This book provides a comprehensive exploration of microplastics, starting with an introduction that defines them, their proliferation, and their geographical distribution around the world. It highlights the alarming prevalence of these small plastic particles and sets the stage for understanding their complex nature....
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-082-8 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 384+viFigures: 182Tables: 30 Summary The Handbook of Flame Retardants contains an extensive evaluation of existing literature, products, and patents on flame retardance. Two separate publications are simultaneously released on this critical subject, each complementing the other: the Databook of Flame Retardants and the Handbook of Flame Retardants....
Description Author: George Wypych ISBN 978-1-77467-070-5 Figures: 454Tables: 84Pages: 782 + viii6th Edition Summary This handbook directly compares general-purpose fillers (micron-size fillers) and nanofillers. To update the 6th edition of this comprehensive handbook, all important research papers out of the 85,000 papers published from 2020 to 2025, technical data from over 250 filler and equipment...
Description Author: George Wypych ISBN 978-1-77467-066-8 Figures: 394Tables: 142Pages: 782+x6th Edition Summary This handbook directly compares general-purpose fillers (micron-size fillers) and nanofillers. To update the 6th edition of this comprehensive handbook, all important research papers out of the 85,000 papers published from 2020 to 2025, technical data from over 250 filler and equipment manufacturing companies, and...
Description Author: George Wypych ISBN 978-1-77467-088-0 Pages: 510 + viiiTables: 210Figures: 139 Summary This book is about protecting materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. The book contains 11 chapters devoted to essential aspects of biodegradation and biostabilization. The introductory chapter provides a historical note on chronological developments in the field, presents...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-080-4 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 474+viiiTables: 127Figures: 145 Summary This handbook is the first-ever book published on antiblocking, release, and slip additives, which are of high industrial importance. The fifth edition includes all new information that has become available in the five years since the last edition was published. Thirty chemical families...
Description Author: Anna WypychISBN 978-1-77467-076-7 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 388+xii Summary The databook of nucleating agents contains data on the most critical products in use today. Production of many nucleating agents included in the previous edition was discontinued, and they were replaced by new additives developed recently. Also, existing additives were modified and repurposed. Two groups...
Description Author: Anna & George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-074-3 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 510+xii Summary The National Fire Protection Association reported 32,788,713 fires (2023) (almost every second a fire department in the United States responds to a fire), around 5,000 fire deaths (2024) (74% of all fire deaths occurred at home), and 25,500 people were injured in 2024....
Description Author: Anna WypychISBN 978-1-77467-068-2 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 344+xii Summary In Europe, Regulation No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council1 outlines the important aspects of the use of biocidal products and governs principles of introduction of new products to the market. Biocidal products should neither be made available on the market nor used...
Description Author: Anna WypychISBN 978-1-77467-072-9 Published: Jan 2026Pages: 460+xii Summary The Databook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives contains data close to 300 of the most essential additives. It contains 145 data fields to accommodate a variety of data available in source publications. The additive databook is divided into five sections: General information, Physical properties,...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-064-4 Published: Jan 2025Pages: 216+xFigures: 47Tables: 75 Summary A weathering testing manual provides guidelines and procedures for conducting weathering tests on various materials and products to simulate the effects of exposure. The methods of weathering, which are discussed in Weathering. The Testing Manual, are based on requirements of ASTM, ISO, BS,...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-058-3 Published: Jan 2025Pages: 1024+xFigures: 830Tables: 66 Summary The 7th edition of the Handbook of Material Weathering is a comprehensive and systematic update of knowledge related to material weathering. It has been continuously revised and expanded to include the most recent advancements and discoveries in the field. The update is crucial...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-77467-048-4Hard copyPages 240+viiiPublished: Jan 2025 Summary The Encyclopedia takes a different approach to analyzing the effects of degradants on the degradation of materials as compared to the classical methods commonly used in weathering studies. Here are the key points: Limitations of Typical Weathering Studies: Conventional weathering studies often take place in...