Printing on Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications is the first authoritative reference covering the most important developments in the field of printing on polymers, their composites, nanocomposites, and gels.
The book examines the current state-of-the-art and new challenges in the formulation of inks, surface activation of polymer surfaces, and various methods of printing. The book equips engineers and materials scientists with the tools required to select the correct method, assess the quality of the result, reduce costs, and keep up-to-date with regulations and environmental concerns.
Choosing the correct way of decorating a particular polymer is an important part of the production process. Although printing on polymeric substrates can have desired positive effects, there can be problems associated with various decorating techniques. Physical, chemical, and thermal interactions can cause problems, such as cracking, peeling, or dulling. Safety, environmental sustainability, and cost are also significant factors which need to be considered.
With contributions from leading researchers from industry, academia, and private research institutions, this book serves as a one-stop reference for this field-from print ink manufacture to polymer surface modification and characterization; and from printing methods to applications and end-of-life issues.
Enables engineers to select the correct decoration method for each material and application, assess print quality, and reduce costs
Increases familiarity with the terminology, tests, processes, techniques, and regulations of printing on plastic, which reduces the risk of adverse reactions, such as cracking, peeling, or dulling of the print
Addresses the issues of environmental impact and cost when printing on polymeric substrates
Features contributions from leading researchers from industry, academia, and private research institutions
- ISBN13 9780323375009
- Publish Date 5 October 2015 (first published 29 September 2015)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint William Andrew Publishing
- Format eBook
- Pages 444
- Language English