Front Cover -- Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Elasticity and Elastomers -- 1.2 Thermoplastic Elastomers -- References -- Chapter 2. A Brief History of Thermoplastic Elastomers -- References -- Chapter 3. Additives -- 3.1 Antioxidants -- 3.2 Light Stabilizers -- 3.3 Nucleating Agents -- 3.4 Flame Retardants -- 3.5 Colorants -- 3.6 Antistatic Agents -- 3.7 Slip Agents -- 3.8 Antiblocking Agents -- 3.9 Processing Aids -- 3.10 Fillers and Reinforcements -- 3.11 Plasticizers -- 3.12 Other Additives -- 3.13 Selection of Additives -- 3.14 Health, Hygiene, and Safety -- References -- Chapter 4. Processing Methods Applicable to Thermoplastic Elastomers -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mixing and Blending -- 4.3 Extrusion -- 4.4 Injection Molding -- 4.5 Compression Molding -- 4.6 Transfer Molding -- 4.7 Blow Molding -- 4.8 Rotational Molding -- 4.9 Foaming of Thermoplastics -- 4.10 Thermoforming -- 4.11 Calendering -- 4.12 Secondary Manufacturing Processes -- 4.13 General Processing Technology of TPEs -- 4.14 Process Simulation -- 4.15 Product Development and Testing -- References -- Chapter 5. Styrenic Block Copolymers -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Polystyrene-Polydiene Block Copolymers -- 5.3 SBCs Synthesized by Carbocationic Polymerization -- References -- Chapter 6. Thermoplastic Elastomers Prepared by Dynamic Vulcanization -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Dynamic Vulcanization Process -- 6.3 Properties of Blends Prepared by Dynamic Vulcanization -- 6.4 Processing and Fabrication of TPVs -- References -- Chapter 7. Polyolefin-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Thermoplastic Polyolefin Blends -- 7.3 Morphology -- 7.4 Properties of TPOs -- 7.5 Processing of TPOs -- 7.6 Painting of TPOs -- References.

Chapter 8. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Halogen-Containing Polyolefins -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Blends of PVC with Nitrile Rubber (NBR) -- 8.3 Blends of PVC with Other Elastomers -- 8.4 Melt-Processable Rubber -- 8.5 Thermoplastic Fluorocarbon Elastomer -- References -- Chapter 9. Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Synthesis of TPUs -- 9.3 Morphology -- 9.4 Thermal Transitions -- 9.5 Properties -- 9.6 Processing of TPUs -- 9.7 Blends of TPU with Other Polymers -- 9.8 Bonding and Welding -- References -- Chapter 10. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Polyamides -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Synthesis -- 10.3 Morphology -- 10.4 Structure-Property Relationships -- 10.5 Physical and Mechanical Properties -- 10.6 Chemical and Solvent Resistance -- 10.7 Electrical Properties -- 10.8 Other Properties -- 10.9 Compounding -- 10.10 Processing -- 10.11 Bonding and Welding -- References -- Chapter 11. Thermoplastic Polyether Ester Elastomers -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Synthesis -- 11.3 Morphology -- 11.4 Properties of Commercial COPEs -- 11.5 COPE Blends -- 11.6 Processing -- References -- Chapter 12. Ionomeric Thermoplastic Elastomers -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Synthesis -- 12.3 Morphology -- 12.4 Properties and Processing -- References -- Chapter 13. Other Thermoplastic Elastomers -- 13.1 Elastomeric Star Block Copolymers -- 13.2 TPEs Based on Interpenetrating Networks -- 13.3 TPE Based on Polyacrylates -- References -- Chapter 14. Thermoplastic Elastomers Based on Recycled Rubber and Plastics -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 EPDM Scrap -- 14.3 Butadiene-acrylonitrile Rubber (NBR) Scrap -- 14.4 Recycled Rubber -- 14.5 Waste Latex -- 14.6 Waste Plastics -- References -- Chapter 15. Applications of Thermoplastic Elastomers -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Applications for Styrenic TPEs.

15.3 Applications of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs) and ETPVs -- 15.4 Applications of Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomers (TPOs) -- 15.5 Applications of Melt-Processable Rubber (MPR) -- 15.6 Applications of PVC Blends -- 15.7 Application of TPUs -- 15.8 Application of Thermoplastic Polyether Ester Elastomers -- 15.9 Applications of Polyamide TPEs -- 15.10 Applications of Ionomeric TPEs -- 15.11 Applications of Other TPEs -- References -- Chapter 16. Recycling of Thermoplastic Elastomers -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Recycling Methods for Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) -- References -- Chapter 17. Recent Developments and Trends -- 17.1 Current State -- 17.2 Drivers for the Growth of TPEs -- 17.3 Trends in Technical Development -- 17.4 Other New Developments -- References -- Appendix 1: Books, Conferences, Major Review Articles -- Appendix 2: Major Suppliers of Thermoplastic Elastomers and Compounds -- Appendix 3: ISO Nomenclature for Thermoplastic Elastomers -- Appendix 4: Processing Data Sheets for Commercial Thermoplastic Elastomers and Compounds -- Appendix 5: Technical Data Sheets for Commercial Thermoplastic Elastomers and Compounds -- Appendix 6: Recent TPE Patents -- Glossary -- Index.