A textbook/self-study guide to the properties, selection, processing, and applications of polymers. Includes an introduction to basic terms and concepts, and discussion of several important related topics.

Plastics Packaging : Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations

Engineering & Transportation

Selke, Susan E.M.

Culter, John D.

Hernandez, Ruben

Culter, John

Engineering

Hanser Gardner Pubns

Plastic materials continue to play a vital and growing role in packaging applications. It is thus more important than ever that all involved in the packaging industry command a basic understanding of the properties of the common packaging plastics. This highly regarded book provides just that to students and packaging professionals alike: material properties and how they relate to the chemical structure of the polymers, common processing methods for packaging applications, help with writing specifications, designing, fabricating, testing, and controlling the quality of the plastic material are covered comprehensively. The third edition introduces expanded discussion of PLA and other biobased plastics. The coverage of tensile properties is also enlarged. Further updates and enhancements throughout ensure Plastics Packaging remains an indispensable resource for both the packaging expert and the novice.

Plastics Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations

Hanser Pub Inc

Product Description 
Plastic materials continue to play a vital and growing role in 
packaging applications. It is thus more important than ever that all involved in the packaging industry command a 
basic understanding of the properties of the common packaging plastics. This 
highly regarded book provides just that to students and packaging professionals alike: material properties and how they relate to the chemical structure of the polymers, common processing methods for packaging applications, help with writing specifications, designing, fabricating, testing, and controlling the quality of the plastic material are covered comprehensively. The fourth edition has 
major revisions in discussions of sustainability, recycling, and design for sustainability. Coverage of biodegradable and biobased plastics is also increased. Discussion of coatings is also expanded. Further updates and enhancements throughout ensure Plastics Packaging remains an 
indispensable resource for both the packaging expert and the novice. 
 About the Author 
Susan E. M. Selke, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus at the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging, where she has conducted research for over 35 years. She is author of 12 books focusing on packaging technology, as well as numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and reviews.\nJohn D. Culter, Ph.D., is President of Advanced Materials Engineering, Inc., and has worked in the plastics packaging industry since the early 1970s. He has developed and taught several courses in polymer packaging at Michigan State University and the Missouri University of Science and Technology, as well as in Brazil and Argentina, and online.\nRafael Auras, Ph.D., is Professor at the MSU School of Packaging. His research interests include sustainable packaging systems, life cycle assessment, carbon-neutral packaging, packaging waste scenarios, biodegradation and compostability.\nMuhammad Rabnawaz, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor at the MSU School of Packaging. His research interests include polymer synthesis from renewable feedstocks, design and preparation of smart materials, packaging sustainability, plastic recycling, and polmyer composites.

Plastics Packaging, 4e: Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations

Auras, Rafael

Rabnawaz, Muhammad

Hanser Publications

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