Thermoplastic Elastomers - Properties and Applications

Thermoplastic Elastomers - Properties and Applications

Author: J.A. Brydson
ISBN 978-1-85957-044-9 

Published: 1995 
110 pages, softbound
$72.00
The nature and general properties of TPEs are explained and classes of materials considered. Developments in specific market sectors are outlined. The groups of materials considered include styrenics, polyether-esters, polyamides, polyurethanes, and polyolefins. The review is supported by extensive references and abstracts section containing over 400 abstracts.

Materials: Styrenic block copolymers, polyether-ester block copolymers, thermoplastic polyamide elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, miscellaneous thermoplastic elastomers (6 groups).

  • General Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Classes of Thermoplastic Elastomers (properties, processing, applications)
  • Applications (automotive, footwear, hose, tube, wire, cable, medical)
  • General Prospects for Thermoplastic Elastomers