{"product_id":"polymeric-foams-shau-tarng-lee-9781420061253","title":"Polymeric Foams: Technology and Developments in Regulation, Process, and Products","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the Latest Developments in Polymeric Foams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the 1960s polymeric foams have grown into a solid industry that affects almost every aspect of modern life. The industry has weathered the energy crisis in the 70s, ozone issues in the 80s, and recycle\/reuse in the 90s. However, the pace of development and social climate is rapidly changing again, putting the spotlight even more firmly on performance, sustainable resources, and energy security. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage of New Products, Technologies, and Regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring new concepts, innovations, and developments in the field, \u003cstrong\u003e Polymeric Foams: Technology and Development in Regulation, Process, and Products\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an international perspective on the direction of foam technologies and applications, focusing on the progress in blowing agent research and hydrofluorocarbons for the polyurethane foam industry. The text covers new foam products, including PP\/PS interpolymer, nano-, and biodegradable foams. It also examines new technologies, such as injection foam molding and PVC foam; industry and environmental regulations; and research on foam performance, emission impact, and economic effects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearly Follows the Development Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in most fields these days, efforts to be environmentally friendly and achieve enhanced performance for specialty applications drive research and development. Presenting a clear picture of the development process, this book covers not only new directions in the industry, but how they will impact current and future development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shau-Tarng Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420061259\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420061253\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2009 pg. 171","brand":"Shau-Tarng Lee","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113498882303,"sku":"9781420061253","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c52ffb9d-1a08-4fd6-8903-83ffa6789776.jpg?v=1769615425","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/polymeric-foams-shau-tarng-lee-9781420061253","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}