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The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within. Learn about the different types of plastics, how each one is used and what new kinds of. The first of the book s four sections represents a basic introduction to the key subject matter of plastics and the environment. Their manufacture and properties are discussed and correlated to the molecular and supermolecular properties of polymers. Conservation of plastics in collections there is a need for the care of plastics in collections.
Engineering properties and applications of plastics by kinney, g and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I bought wall panels from my bathroom back in april. In july 2015, i attended a 4day workshop on the conservation of plastics, hosted by museum victoria in melbourne and led by yvonne shashoua. Plastics news, free plastics news publication subscription. A environment is a rapidly increasing long introduction plastics are now one of the most common and persistent pollutants in.
Biodegradable plastics from natural resources jennifer farrin rochester institute of technology. Museums should undertake a survey of plastics through their collections in order to avoid potentially serious problems in the future. This book discusses some of the stateoftheart techniques of recycling postconsumer plastic materials and. I have contacted them in excess of 8 times and have had no response, even though i was promised someone would get back to me. Rogers corporation binder on molding materials 1973 and united states gasket company book 19521953, gift of george marshall naul, 2011. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This book is designed to introduce plastics to a wide range of nonchemists who need to either gain, improve, or refresh their knowledge of plastic materials and manufacturing. This book presents in a single volume the basic essentials of the properties and processing behaviour of plastics and composites. Based on your selection, however, one or more of the following may be of interest to you. The aim is to give engineers and technologists a sound understanding of basic principles without the introduction of unduly complex levels of mathematics or chemistry and thereby set plastics in their proper context as engineering. Conservation and restoration of objects made from plastics is an activity dedicated to the conservation of objects of historical and personal value made from plastics. The american chemical society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the u. It fully discusses both materials and manufacturing processes in a carefullyconstructed and logical presentation. It is aimed at both technical and nontechnical readers, including decision makers in material suppliers, plastic product manufacturers, governmental agencies, educators, and anyone with a general interest in plastics recycling. Applying the principles of the circular economy, the initiative brings together key stakeholders to rethink and redesign the future of plastics, starting with packaging. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading conservation of plastics.
The aim is to give engineers and technologists a sound understanding of basic principles without the introduction of unduly complex levels of mathematics or chemistry and thereby set plastics in their proper context as engineering materials. Materials science, degradation and preservation 1 by shashoua isbn. In this book yvonne shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. A environment is a rapidly increasing long introduction plastics are now one of the most common and persistent pollutants in ocean waters and beaches worldwide. Plastics product literature collection a description of the. This is important not only from the environmental point of view less landfill space is needed but also from the economic point of view because recycling allows energy and materials to be reused. Only about 5% is used by the petrochemical industry, and 35% is used to make plastics. Thousands of seabirds and sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals are killed each year after ingesting plastic or getting entangled in it. One of the more commercially successful plastics is pla, so named because it is produced from the poly lactic acid found in corn. Conservation of plastics 1st edition yvonne shashoua. Plastics exist in thousands of different varieties. The first issue 6, january 1993 was written by edward then, the original postholder of the newlyfounded position of plastics conservator, and victoria oakley, head of the ceramics conservation studio where the position was located. Mcguire is a poolside prophet in a navy blazer who captures the vision and irony of plastics in one sentence.
Packaging materials largely contribute to the high demand for plastics. Plastics and wildlife the tropical conservation fund. How plastic in the ocean harms fish, wildlife and us here is one more reason to cut down on the plastic we throw out as if we needed another. For plastics, i would start with knowledge of the overarching discipline of polymer science.
Immediately download the plastic surgery summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching plastic surgery. The benefits of plastics are particularly apparent in medicine and public health. These plastics serve to make our cars and planes lighter, and in doing so, save more oil than needed to make them. Of course, the term plastics describes an extraordinary range of materials that emerged relatively recently, spread incredibly. Looking around a home or business, you will find many products that exist because of the injection molding process. All eight of them were damaged, yet national plastics refused to take responsibility for them. The seventh edition of this classic reference work once more provides a comprehensive overview of commercially available plastics materials. Yvonne is the senior conservation scientist at the national museum of denmark and a leading expert on plastic degradation and care. Plastics product literature collection a description of. While most plastics are produced from petrochemicals, bioplastics are made substantially from renewable plant materials such. Plastics are one of the most widely used materials in the world. In 2002, the production of biodegradable plastics was less than one percent of the production of plastics scott 10.
If i wanted to become an expert in the field of plastics. Majority of collection, transfer from national plastics center and museum, 11062008. Poly lactic acid is present in the metabolism of all animals and microorganisms and does not produce. Materials science, degradation and preservation kindle edition by shashoua, yvonne. Despite recent advances in the conservation of plastics and a growing number of research projects on the topic, there is still a need to. The new plastics economy is an ambitious, threeyear initiative to build momentum towards a plastics system that works. Within museum collections there are a variety of artworks and artifacts that are composed of plastic material. Photographs from tanzania show the scale of the problem. Conservation and restoration of plastic objects wikipedia. This is one of the two books to read if you need to know about plastics conservation, the other being plastics, collecting and conserving.
In addition, most of the commodity plastics such as bottles, cups etc made out of petroleum are non compostable and non biodegradable. An introduction to plastics, 2nd, completely revised. Environmental science and toxicology of waste plastics offer a novel source of information about real time degradation in terrestrial and marine microenvironments that seems likely to contribute to the conservation of similar materials in contemporary artworks. Starting from microstructure and physical properties, the book covers the mechanical, chemical and electrical properties of plastic materials, and also deals in detail with wider plastics issues that todays engineers and materials scientists need such as. Other than the wall panels being cracked, they were dirty and marked. The material politics of plastic edited by jennifer gabrys, gay hawkins and mike michael 2014. Plastics technology originally opened and dedicated by mexican president vicente fox in 2006, gw plastics has expanded the business and capabilities of its facility in queretaro, adapting and evolving along with that countrys thriving injection molding market. Editorial become part of history and contribute to the plastics collection at syracuse university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Building modern facilities with separation techniques for their feedstock and scrubbing of fumes can be costly. Industrial plastics products ipp material, gift of veronika thorne, 2012. Due both to the finite limits of the petrochemical reserves and to the threat of global warming, the development of bioplastics is a growing field. This second edition of an introduction to plastics is the answer to manifold requests for an updated version by the readership. Two previous articles on the subject of plastics degradation have appeared in the conservation journal since its inception. How plastic in the ocean harms fish, wildlife and us mnn. Immediately download the plastic summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching plastic. Preservation of plastics is a longterm project dedicated to advancing the conservation of plastics in order to support professionals in the field facing the significant challenges posed by these materials. Understanding plastics recycling shows the true and oftenunderestimated market potential of plastics recycling, with analysis from economic, ecological, and technical perspectives. Conservation of plastics and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. The first of the books four sections represents a basic introduction to the key subject matter of plastics and the environment. Come spring cleaning, if you or your organization is tempted to throw out that old stuff although id understand if you wanted to cling to your plastics technology archives, dont toss it.
Over the past 20 years recycling of plastics has increased dramatically. This book, life without plastic, has reinvigorated my desire to live a life without plastic. Due both to the finite limits of the petrochemical reserves and to the threat of global warming, the development of bioplastics is a growing field however, bioplastic development begins from a very low base and, as yet, does. For the most part, the field does get broken down into polymer chemistry, polymer physics, and polymer characterization.
Its an interdisciplinary collection focused on how the presence and recalcitrance of plastic reveals the relational exchanges across human and synthetic materialities. We apologize that is no longer able to accept subscriptions for this title on behalf of the publisher. The development of plastics has come from the use of natural plastic materials e. Plus, it has given me a deeper understanding of exactly what plastic is, the many types of plastic, the human harm it can cause and the impact it has on our world. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their. Apr 29, 2014 looking around a home or business, you will find many products that exist because of the injection molding process. John morgan should be thanked for undertaking the admirable task of writing the first book devoted to the conservation of plastics. Novel plastic could spur new green energy applications. Plastics pollution has a direct and deadly effect on wildlife.
The book aims to provide a complete coverage of the types of plastics which are now increasingly being used in engineering in applications as diverse as gears, aircraft body construction, microelectronics and extreme high temperature applications, steel replacement and artificial hip joints. An introduction to plastics, 2nd, completely revised edition. In the beginning given this kind of versatility and the role that plastics play in modern living, its surprising to realize that a little over a century ago there was no such thing as commercial plastic in the united states. Since publication of the first edition in 1993, the field of plastics has seen tremendous development. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their day to day work. Plastics continue to benefit society in innumerable ways, even though recent public focus on plastics has centered mostly on human health and environmental concerns, including endocrinedisrupting properties and longterm pollution. The plastics design library series pdl is a collection of data books, reference works and practical guides covering plastics engineering, applications, processing, manufacturing, material selection, product design, recycling and waste, and innovative materials. Instead, please consider donating it to syracuse university in syracuse, n. Similarly, the conservation unit of the museums and galleries commission and the plastics historical society should be applauded for realizing the need for such a book and organizing its production. Plastic injection molding is a process of forming this durable, resinous material into just about any form of fashion imaginable. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it enables scientists to understand the commercial implications of their work as well as providing technologists with a theoretical background. She has over 80 publications in this area, including the most.
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