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Rapra Technology Ltd.

Established in 1919, Rapra Technology is Europe's leading independent plastics and rubber consultancy. Rapra's technical facilities are complemented by an extensive polymer Information Centre.

The information group produce a comprehensive collection of polymer-related books, reports and journals. Encompassing science, technology, market information and general reference works, there is likely to be something of use to anyone working at any level in the plastics or rubber industries, or those industries which use these materials, as well as everyone engaged in polymer-related research.

Rapra Market Reports address polymeric materials, processing and applications. Each report provides the reader with an analysis of the industry.

List of reports from Rapra Technology Ltd.

Characteristics and Analysis of Non-Flammable Polymers 4/3/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... electronics and a wide range of applications in the building industry including roofing and interior walls. Also in domestic applications such as furniture, clothes, bedding, upholstery and electrical goods. Fire retardancy in polymers can be ... \| read more...	$250.00
Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams 3/27/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... applications and have established themselves as an essential part of people's daily life, replacing traditional materials over the years. This book imparts a sound knowledge of flexible and viscoelastic polyurethane foams from its chemistry to ... \| read more...	$90.00
Innovative Graphene Technologies: Developments & Characterisation, Volume 1 3/20/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... the possible applications of this material. However, actual commercial application of graphene has yet to appear. Due to large volume of research publications that have appeared on graphene, the basic important information is hard to ... \| read more...	$250.00
Practical Guide to Structures, Properties and Applications of Styrenic Polymers 3/18/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... polymerized by different reaction mechanisms (radical, ionic and metal catalyzed) makes this line of products unique in regards to the variety of its properties and applications. The primary objective of this book is to provide ... \| read more...	$90.00
Update on Paramagnetic Sensors for Polymers and Composites Research 3/18/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... using the spectroscopy of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). Stable nitroxide radicals are the most exploited paramagnetic sensors which formed the basis of spin probes and labels technique well known to the experts in fields of ... \| read more...	$130.00
Thermal Methods of Polymer Analysis 1/29/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... are: differential photocalorimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, dielectric thermal analysis, differential thermal analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, evolved gas analysis, gas chromatography, gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry, microthermal analysis, thermal volatilisation, thermogravimetric analysis and ... \| read more...	$205.00
Update on Gold Nanoparticles: From Cathedral Windows to Nanomedicine 1/29/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... they can be easily synthesised, encapsulated and functionalised with (bio)molecules. Nanoparticles produced by a wet chemistry synthesis have the geometry, which enables the complete control of their optical and physical properties. It is also possible ... \| read more...	$130.00
Practical Guide to Latex Technology 1/10/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... technologies used for the production of important latex products. The book begins with a short history of natural rubber latex, formation in the tree and the tapping, storage and conversion of latex to marketable forms. ... \| read more...	$90.00
Surface Engineering of Polymeric Biomaterials 1/10/2013 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... biochemical or biological principles is important for the preparation of biomaterials with the desired biocontact properties. This book helps the reader gain the knowledge to enable them to work in such a rapidly developing area, ... \| read more...	$250.00
Mixing in Single Screw Extruders 6/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... plastic mixing. Mixing in Single Screw Extrusion will be a valuable resource to all involved in the art of plastic extrusion. A lot of plastics products are extruded and most of those products contain additives, ... \| read more...	$162.00
Food Contact Materials: Rubbers, Silicones, Coatings, and Ink 5/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... Migration Data of Food Contact Rubbers (Two projects), Rubber Breakdown Products, Chemical Migration from Silicones used in Connection with Food Contact Materials and Articles and An Assessment of the Potential of Migration of Substances from ... \| read more...	$164.00
Update on Medical Plasticized PVC 5/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... of plasticised PVC in medical applications and the manufacturing and processing of plasticised PVC together with its properties are reviewed. The selection of plasticisers is a particular focus. In Chapters 4 and 5, and the ... \| read more...	$135.00
The Underlying Foundation of Science used in Regulation of Industrial Chemicals 4/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... chemical identities frequently were described differently by different manufacturers for the same chemicals. The importance of having consistent nomenclature rules under REACH is related to the establishment of Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEF) by ECHA ... \| read more...	$108.00
Rubber Technologist's Handbook, Volume 2 3/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... chapters cover Microscopic Imaging of Rubber Compounds, Intelligent Tyres, Silica-Filled Rubber Compounds, Fibres In The Rubber Industry, Naval and Space Applications of Rubber, Advances in Fillers for the Rubber Industry, Thermoplastic Elastomers by Dynamic Vulcanisation, ... \| read more...	$243.00
Strain Rate Testing 3/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... simulation tools. Specifically, measurement of the strength hardening in a sheet material resulting from strain rate testing using a high speed servo hydraulic test machine. Additionally, to provide guidelines to process raw test data, fit ... \| read more...	$90.00
Budgeting, Costing and Estimating for the Injection Moulding Industry 3/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... these topics. This book addresses these topics head-on to explain in detail all the stages involved from budgeting to the final estimate. Budgeting, Costing and Estimating for the Injection Moulding Industry discusses and defines the ... \| read more...	$225.00
Tank Linings for Chemical Process Industries 1/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... or not diffusing, swelling by itself or not swelling, permeating or not permeating gases or fumes, abrading or wearing by the slurry particles, getting ozonised or oxidised; but still protecting the metal surface beneath it, ... \| read more...	$180.00
Characterisation of Polymers, Volume 2 1/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... of metals, non-metals and organic functional groups in polymers, and for the determination of the ratio in which different monomer units occur in copolymers. The techniques available for composition determination of homopolymers and copolymers and ... \| read more...	$180.00
Electrospun Nanofibers and their Applications 12/1/2008 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... using this technique and also to those interested in finding out more about the subject. Electrospinning is the cheapest and the most straightforward way to produce nanomaterials. Electrospun Nanofibres are very important for the scientific ... \| read more...	$135.00
Characterisation of Polymers, Volume 1 6/25/2008 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... and availability of instrumentation needed to effect chemical and physical analysis of polymers. This is supported by approximately 1200 references. The book should be of great interest to all those engaged in the subject in ... \| read more...	$180.00
The Mould Design Guide 3/1/2008 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... a mould tool that allows overall production to make an acceptable profit, and whilst it is recognised that not all design engineers will be able to influence the profitability factor it is an important aspect ... \| read more...	$225.00
Introduction to Plastics Recycling, 2nd Edition 11/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... little is known about either plastics or their recyclability. As in the successful first edition, this book provides straightforward information on plastic materials and technology, including the options for recycling plastics, with special focus on ... \| read more...	$90.00
Nucleating Agents 11/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... about 0.01 and 1 wt%) of adjuvants specifically selected for this purpose. Nucleating agents are added to provide the user with some degree of control over this initiation of crystallization; the addition of a nucleating ... \| read more...	$153.00
Plastics, Rubber and Health 11/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... and there are also some misconceptions surrounding their use. In recent years there have been certain scare stories about the possible negative effects on human health from some of these materials. However, today it is ... \| read more...	$171.00
European Plastics and Rubber Directory 2007/2008 11/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... products, machinery and ancillary equipment, processing and those offering consultancy and testing services. This makes identification and location of a product or service, and therefore supplier, as simple and quick as possible. Secondly, you can ... \| read more...	$178.00

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