Scholz G. Thermoplastic Elastomers. At a Glance 2021

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The book provides a qualified and fast view into the world of TPE including the difference to rubber materials. It describes their classification as they are presented in the market, characterization, manufacturing, processing and behavior. Aside from the self-learning option, it is a companion to seminars and studies about elastomers.
Mirrors the current technical level of TPE technology and market.
Emphasizes the difference to rubber materials and characterizes elastomeric behavior.
Uniquely describes the structure-property relationship.
Introduction to TPE
Characteristic methods
A principal comparison of TPE to elastomers (vulcanized)
TPO – olefin-based TPE is introduced
TPV – olefin-based TPE, vulcanized, is introduced
TPS – styrene-based TPE is introduced
TPU – urethane-based TPE is introduced
TPC – ester-based TPE is introduced
TPA – amide-based TPE is introduced
Renewable materials
Description of testing procedure
Epilogue