POLYMER BIODEGRADATION

• Biodegrdation
• Aerobic biodegradation
• Schema of polymer degradation under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
• Anaerobic biodegradation
• Xenobiotics Biodegradation
• Biodegradation of Aronaatic Compounds
• Aerobic benzen biodegradation
• Aerobic naphthalene biodegradation
• Aerobic toluene biodegradation side group attack

BIODEGRADATION OF PLASTICS

• PVA Biodegradation
• Degradation mechanism of polyvinyl alcohol
• Polyesters
• Poly(e-Caprolactone)
• Poly(L-Lactide)
• Aliphatic Polyalkylene Dicarboxylic Acids
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Nylon
• Biodegradation of Polymer Blends
• Starch/Polyethylene Blends
• Starch/Polyester Blends
• Starch/PVA Blends
• Biodegradable Polymers
• Mixtures of Synthetic Polymers and Substances that are Easy Digestible by Microorganisms
• Chemically Modified Starch
• Starch Polymer Composites
• Thermoplastic Starch
• Biodegradable Packing Materials
• The Synthetic Materials with Groups Susceptible to Hydrolytic Micrbial Attack
• Polycaprolactone
• The Biopolyesters
• Polyhydroxyalkanoates
• Poly-B-Hydroxyalkanoates
• Aliphatic Polyester Blends
• Poly(Hydroxyalkanoate)
• Blends of Poly(d.i) Lactide Family
• Conclusion

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS AND THEIR PRACTICAL UTILITY

• Polymers directly extracted/removed from natural materials (mainly plants)
• Polymers produced by classical chemical synthesis from renewable bio-derived monomers
• Polymers produced by microorganisms or genetically transformed bacteria
• Natural Polymers
• Amylose structure
• Structure of amylpectin
• Structure of bacterial polyester
• Polymers with Hydrolyzable Backbones
• Polyglycolic acid
• Polycaprolactone (PCL)
• Polyamies
• Natural protein
• Structure of polyglycolic acid (PGA)
• Polyurethanes
• Polymers with Carbon Backbones

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS

• Medical Applications
• Surgical Sutures
• Dexon
• Polygalactin 910
• Mexon
• Monocryl
• Polydioxanone (PDS)
• Bone Fixation Devices
• Vascular Grafts
• Adhesion Prevention
• Artificial Skin
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Agricultural Applications
• Agricultural Mulches
• Controlled Release of Agricultural Chemicals
• Packaging

STARCH BASED  PACKAGING MATERIALS

• Ingeo TM compostable bottles
• PLA Based Packaging Materials
• BioWare products
• NatureFlex film for vegetable wrapping
• Cellulose Based Packaging Materials
• Pullulan Based Packaging Mateials
• Other Bio-Packaging Solutions
• Partially Biodegradable Packaging Materials
• Profile Extrusion

BIO-PLASTICS AS GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PLASTICS

• Why Bioplastics
• Composition
• Classification
• Poly-iactic Acid
• Synthesis of PLA
• The flow chart of PLA
• Poly iactic acid (PLA) for Plastic Production
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Some of the properties of PLA
• Unique Characteristics
• Some of the unique characteristics of PLA
• Special Case of Bioplastics
• Water Hyacinth
• Production of  PHB
• Water hyacinth
• Advantages
• Bio-Degradation of Bio-Plastic
• Applications/Uses of Bioplastics
• Advantages of Bio-plastics
• Petro plastic Bottle (70% petro/30% plantbased (sugarcane) PET bottle
• Bio plastic Bottle-100% plant based (food waste)

DISADVANTAGES OF BIOPLASTICS

• Viability of Bio plastics
• Land required for renewable resources
• Renewable resources for food, feed and bioplastics
• Carbon Cycle of Bioplastics
• Bioplastic cycle
• End of life
• Cycle Time
• Bio-plastics vs oil based plastics
• Market and Price of Bioplastics
• Typical Bio plastic cycle
• Conclusions and Discussions

STARCH PLASTICS

• A section of the amylose molecule showing the repeating anhydroglucose unit
• A section of the amylopectin molecule showing the two different types of chain Linkages
• Starch polymers for nonplastic applications
• Overview of starch use for food and non-food purposes in Europe
• Starch plastics-Types and importance
• Starch plastic production technologies
• Production of starch plastics
• Partially fermented starch
• Native Starch
• Destructurised starch (Thermoplastic starch, TPS)
• Chemically modified starch
• Starch Blends
• Properties and uses of various chemical modified corn starch
• Common Non-bio based and biodegradable copolymers used in starch blends
• Biodegradability and biocontent of starch blends
• A scheme for synthesizing reactive starch blends
• Starch composites
• Conversion technologies
• Chemical and physical properties
• Mechanical and thermal properties
• Technical substitution potential
• Applications today and tomorrow
• Partially Fermented Starch Plastic
• Destructurized starch
• Chemically modified starch
• Technical substitution potential for starch plastics (the table below gives the views of the companies questioned)
• Starch Blends
• Main applications for starch blends share of interviewed company’s total production by market sector

STARCH BASED COMPLETELY BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS

• Structure and properties of starch
• Molecular structure of starch
• Preparation of starch based biodegradable polymers
• Physical blends
• Blend with synthetic degradable polymers
• Thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastics starch/polylacide (TPS/PLA) blends
• Blend with biopolymers
• Chemical derivatives

APPLICATIONS OF STARCHBASED  BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS IN FOOD INDUSTRY

• In agriculture
• SEM photograph of strachs PVA/HA hydrogel (scale bar 3 um)
• In medical field
• Conclusions

SYNTHESIS OF BIO-DEGRADABLE PLASTIC FROM CORN STARCH

• Process Overview
• Properties
• Effciency
• Methods
• Hydrolysis of Corn Starch
• Bacterial Fermentation
• Purification of Lactic Acid
• Polymerization
• Results
• Discussion

BIODEGRADATION NATURE OF THERMOPLASTIC STARCH

• Fabrication of thermoplastic starch
• Properties of thermoplastic starch
• Morphology
• SEM micrographs of native wheat starch
• SEM of extruded wheat starch based thermoplastic film
• Conformation of inclusion model of a fatty acid in an amylose helix (Structure)
• Conformation of inclusion model of a fatty acid in an amylose helix (Structure of Vhtype)
• Maximum diffraction angle and average intermolecular distance observed from XRD
• Mechanical behavior
• Tensile properties of wheat flour based TPS having different glycerol content
• Thermal stability
• Glass transition temperature
• Dynamic mechanical analysis of wheat flour based TPS of glycerol
• Dynamic mechanical analysis of wheat flour based TPS of silicon dioxide

BIODEGRADATIN OF THERMOPLASTIC STARCH BASED MATERIALS

• Mineralization of a ground starch film in liquid and solid media
• Scheme of DIN/CEN test used to determine compostability of materials
• Mineralization in liquid and solid media
• Mineralization of co-extruded starch/PLA films in liquid (norm ASTM D-5209-92)
• vermiculture and compost (norm ASTM D-5338-92) media
• Mineralization of co extruded starch/PLA films in liquid (norm ISO/CEN 14852), vermiculture and compost (norm ISO/CEN 14855) media

BIODEGRADABLE MOLDABLE  PRODUCTS AND FILMS COMPRISING BLENDS OF STARCH ESTERS AND POLYESTERS 

• Bar graph showing  water absorption determined by cobb Test Method for  Polyethylene
• Graph of DSC of Films prepared from blends of acetate/propionate modified starch & body
• Graph showing DSC Thermal analysis of an entrnded blend of propionate modified starch
• Graph showing the composition of relative water absorption of unmodified starch, starch ester, and starch ester blend compositions
• Methods (Examples)

CELLULOSIC POLYMERS

• The structure of cellulose
• Major fields of application in which the individual product groups of cellulose ethers are used
• World fibre production 1920-2006
• Cellulosic polymers for non plastic applications
• Inorganic cellulose esters
• World fibre production 1920-2006 (kton)
• Cellulose ethers
• Cellulosic plastics (including fibres)-Types and importance
• Organic cellulose esters
• Regenerated cellulose
• Man made cellulose fibres
• Man made cellulose films
• Rigid cellulose acetate plastics

PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE PLASTICS (INCLUDING FIBRES)

• Cellulose  acetate
• (CH2COOC2H5) is made by reacting cellulose with acetic anhydride
• Regenerated  Cellulosic Fibres
• The Viscose Process and Lyocell process
• Pulp
• The Viscose Process
• Lyocell process
• Recent R&D on regenerated cellulose
• Pulp
• Fibre designation according to ISO/TC 38
• Cellulose Acetate fibres
• Cellulose Hydrate and Cellulose  Ester Films
• Properties
• Mechanical, thermal and water retention properties of selected staple fibres
• Mechanical, thermal and permeability properties of selected films
• Technical substitution potential
• Applications today and tomorrow

CELLULOSE BASED POLYMERS WITH EXCELLENT MELT PROCESSABILITY

• Thermoplasticity and mechanical properties of new cellulose based polymers
• Properties of cellulose Based Polymers Denatured With a Single Substituent
• Properties of Cellulose Based Polymers Denatured with Multiple Substituents
• Impact Resistance Factors of New Cellulose Based Polymers
• Molding with Test Molds
• Characteristics of the Development Material
• Conclusion

BIODEGRADATION OF LIGNIN

• Lignocellulose
• Lignin in biodegradation studies
• Global carbon cycle
• Microorganisms  during composting
• Compost environment
• Commonly utilized methods for analyzing, isolating, and synthesizing  lignin
• The composting process
• Temperature and pH variation during natural composting process
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Biodegradation of lignin
• Lignin degrading fungi
• Lignin degrading organisms
• Lignin degrading Bacteria
• Studies in the compost environment
• Studies in which lignin degradation during composting or in soil incubation has not been reported
• Studies in which lignin degradation during composting or in soil has been reported
• Conclusions and comments

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC FILMS (NOVEL LIGNIN STARCH AND LIGNIN GELATIN)

• Experimental
• Materials and methods
• Extraction of lignin from wood chips
• Preparation of Starch Lignin polymer
• Preparation of Gelatin Lignin films
• Preparation of Starch Gelatin Ligninfilms
• Mechanical Testing
• Water absorption Test
• Results and Discussions
• Lists the important properties obtained from the tensile test of various starch lignin films
• Lists the important properties obtained from the tensile test of various gelatin lignin films
• Tensile test of starch gelatin lignin films
• Water absorption test
• Percentage of swelling of 90-10% starchlignin films at various pH
• Percentage of swelling of 80-20% starch lignin films at varius pH
• Percentage of swelling of 90-10% gelatin lignin films at various pH
• Conclusions

LIGNIN GRAFT COPOLYMER

• Experiment
• Isolation and Purification of Soda Lignin
• Graft Copolymerisation
• Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR)Analysis
• Differential Scanning Calorimety (DSC) Analysis
• Mud Property Test
• Results and Discussion
• FTIR Spectrs
• DSC Thermogram
• Infrared spectra of soda lignin, itaconic acid and LGC.
• Thermogram of soda lignin
• Mud Properties
• Base mud rheological properties at different  concentrations of LGC
• Base mud rheological properties before and after the thermal aging test (before and after rolling at 190 Degree for 16 h)
• Base mud rheological properties before and after the thermal aging test (before and after rolling at 190 Degree for 16 h)
• Conclusion

BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES FROM WOOD 

• Structure 1
• The Drawings
• Chemical structure of the ester or thisester
• Lignin-Containing material of a vasular plant
• Element & Bonding pattern of Lignin
• Bar graphs of weight loss for each consultant of a blend of grafted & lignin containing material
• Description
• Lignins and Woods Grafted with this Chemistry
• Hydroperoxides Useful in Polymerization of Lignin containing materials
• Some Halides Useful in Polymerization of Lignin containing Materials
• Use of Different Salts with Hydrogen Peroxide to Initiate the Grafting Reaction
• Poly (Lignin-G(1-Amidoethylene) Formed From Various Lignins and with Different Coinitiators
• Synthesis of Polylignin
• Synthesis Data and Physical Chracteristics of Graft Terpolymer
• Synthesis of Poly(lignin-g-(2-propenamide-copolyol) a (Five or Ten oxyethylene units er properoic repeat unit)
• Copolymerization Reactions of Lignin and phenylethylene
• Copolymerization Reactions of Lignin and 1-Phenylethylene

PROCESS DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF BIOBASED POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHA) PRODUCTION

• Process Design and Assessment
• Process Index (SPI) methodology
• Process Intensification (PI)
• Sustainable Process Index (SPI)
• Slaughtering Waste Utilization for Biobased Polyester Production
• Rendering
• Process flowchart
• Hydrolysis
• Biodiesel
• PHA Production
• Biogas
• Conclusions

TRANSGENIC PLANTS PRODUCING POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES

• Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)
• Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Polyhydroxy-co-valerate (PHBV)
• Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Polyhydroxy co-valerate (PHBV)
• Commercialization of PHBV by Bacterial Fermentation
• Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAS) in Plants
• Arabidopsis thaliana
• Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
• Rapeed (Brassica napus)
• Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
• Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
• Flax(Linium usitatissimum)
• Oil palms (Elaeis guineensis and E.oleifera)
• Construction of PHB and PHBV transformation vectors
• Transformation of PHB and PHBV transformation vectors into oil palm
• Conclusions and future prospects

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Beginning
Inhouse identification facilities
Laboratory
Equipments to be used
Glasswares and other Accessories
Optional accessories
Chemicals
Solvents
Organic reagents
Inorganic chemicals
Acids and bases
Miscellaneous
Identification of Plastics (Simple Methods)
Physical Identification
Visual appearance
Method of fabrication
Penetration to hot rod and cutting with a knife
Floatation test
Colour
Odour
Burning test
Bending test
Film tear test
Chemical Identification
Pyrolysis test
Solubility test
Softening and melting points
Detection of elements
Preparation of sodium fusion extract
Nitrogen
Chlorine and Bromine
Fluorine
Sulphur
Detection of phosphorus
Preparation of ammonium molybdate solution
Confirmation tests
Tests for Polyolefins
Test for Chlorine Containing Polymers
Test for Caprolactum in Nylon 6
Test for Adipic acid in Nylon 6.6
Test for Polycarbonate
Test for PMMA
Test for Polyacetals
Tests for PET and PBT
Test for Polyurethane
Test for Cellulose in Cellulosics (Molisch Reaction)
Test for acetates and propionates
Test for cellulose ethers
Detection of methyl cellulose
Reaction to heating and burning
Detection of ethyl cellulose
Tests for phenol formaldehyde (PF), urea formaldehyde (UF) and melamine formaldehyde (MF)
Test for epoxy resin
Foucry test
Test for alkyd resins
Test for phthalate
Identification of plastics materials
Thermoplastics
ABS
Acetal
Acrylic
Cellulose acetate
Cellulose acetate butyrate
Cellulose propionate
Fluorocarbons (FEP,CTFE, PTFE, PVF)
Nylons
Polycarbonate
Thermoplastic polyester
PVC
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polyphenylene oxide (PPO)
Polysulphone
Polyurethane (Thermoplastic)
Thermosetting Plastics
Diallyphthalate (DAP)
Epoxy
Phenol formaldehyde
Urea formaldehyde
Melamine formaldehyde
Polyesters
Silicones
Identification of plastics (instrumental methods)Infrared Spectroscopy
Sample preparation
Capillary films
Solutions
Films
Pellets
Mulls
Identification
Monomer content studies
Crystallisation of polymers
Compatibility of polymers
Copolymer composition analysis
Polymer degradation
Thermal Analysis
Differential scanning calorimetry
Thermogravimetric analyser
Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography
Applications
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)
Applications of NMR to polymers

ADDITIVES FOR POLYOLEFINS

Introduction
Types of Additives
Incorporation of Additives
Antioxidants
Types
U.V.Stabilizers
Antiblocking agents
Slip agents
Antistatic agents
Metal deactivators
Colourants
Nucleating Agents
Crosslinking
Flame retardants
Fillers and reinforcing agents
Impact modifiers
Blowing agents
Cling agents
Lubricants & processing aids
masterbatches

VARIOUS PLASTICS APPLICATIONS

Introduction
Plastics for space application
Materials for space
Materials for structural and related applications
Thermal control Materials
Materials for lubricated system
Electronic Components Materials
Materials for adhesion/sealing etc.
Adhesives
Sealant
Plastics Engineering in automobiles
Safety and Economy in Automobiles
Engineering Plastics in Electronics
Properties
Modification of Engineering Plastics
Application in Electronics Industry
Engineering Plastics vs Metals
Capacitors
Plastic Encapsulation of Semi Conductors
Covers and Enclosures
Mechanical and Electrical Parts
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Newer Plastics
High temperature PES
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)
Engineering Thermoplastics for Mechanical Engineering Applications
Nylon Polyamide
Excellent mechanical load bearing capacity
Favourable friction and abrasion properties
Self lubrication
Vibration and sound damping
Applications in mechanical components
Thermoplastic Polyester
Specific properties
Typical applications in mechanical engineering Polyacetal (POM)
Applications
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Properties
Applications
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Properties
Applications
Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Applications
Polyethylene terephathalate and polybutylene terephthalate in engineering applications
Properties
Processing
Sensitivity to hydrolytic degradation
Low melt viscosity
Precise temperature control
Mould heating
Applications
Electrical
Electronics
Automotives
Domestic applications
Lamps
Mechanical
Building
Plastics in buildings
Plastic Materials
Construction aids
Wall panel
Thermal insulation
Sealants
Adhesives in buildings
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
Applications of recycled plastics
Recycled LDPE
Recycled PVC
Recycled Polystyrene (PS)
Domestic
Recycled Polyethylene Tetrephthalate (PET)
Recycled Commingied Plastics Waste

BIODEGRADATION OF PLASTICS AND POLYMERS

Mechanisms of degradation in polymers
Photodegradation
Thermal degradation
Chemical degradation
Biological degradation
Factors affecting biodegradability
Effect of Polymer structure, chemical composition and properties
Effect of Environmental factors
Soil texture and structure
Soil temperature
Cation exchange capacity
Soil organic matter (SOM)
Water
Soil pH

BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF POLYMERS AND PLASTICS

Classification of Biopolymers
Polyester
Polycaprolactone
Poly(b-hydroxybutyrate)
Poly(phosphoesters)
Polycarbonates
Poly(amides)
Polyphosphazenes
Poly(orthoesters)
Polyanhydrides
Factor Affecting Biodegradation
Effect of Polymer Structures
Effect of Polymer Morphology
Effect of Molecular Weight
Effect of Radiation and Chemical Treatment
Biomedical Applications
Surgical Sutures
Bone Fixation Devices

BULK MOULDING COMPOUNDS (BMC)

Overview
Bulk Moulding Compounds
What are bulk Moulding Compounds
Characteristics of Bulk Moulding Compounds
Thermal stability
Flame Retardance
Electrical Properties
Colours
Resistance to Chemicals and Stains
Cost
Storage and Shelf life
Processability
Recyclability
Conclusion
Common uses of BMC in automotive industry

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF PLASTICS AND POLYMERS

Introduction
Preparation for Analysis
Preliminary examination
Nitrogen
Chlorine
Sulphur
Phosphorus
Saponification Number
Phenols
Methyl Alcohol
Ethyl Alcohol
Phthalic Acid
Colophony Resins
Other Resins
Nitro groups
Aidehydes
Furfural
Coumarone
Aniline
Glycerol
Carbohydrate (Cellulose)
Acetic Acid
Quantitative analysis
Cellulose Ethers
Methylcellulose
Ethylcellulose
Benzylcellulose
Cellulose Esters
Cellulose acetate
Cellulose acetobutyrate
Nitrocellulose
Polyvinyl Esters
Polyvinyl acetate
Polyvinyl chloride
Polyvinyl chloride acetate
Polystyrene
Polymethacrylic and Polyacrylic Esters
Phenol formaldehyde Condensation Products
Aminoplastis
Proteinoplasts
Aniline formaldehyde
Urea resins
Melamine formaldehyde resin
Thiourea resin
Sulphonemide formaldehyde resins
Nylon
Analysis of aminoplasts
Chlorinated Plastics
Chlorinated rubber
Chlorinated diphenyl
Chlorinated naphthalene
Chloroprene
Natural and synthetic rubber
Plasticizers

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ADDITIVES IN PLASTICS AND POLYMERS

Beginning
Direct spectroscopy of polymer films
Apparatus
Procedure
Preparation of sample film
Recording the infrared spectrum
Measurement of Absorbance
Calibration
Preliminary solvent extraction
Solvent Extraction Procedures
Determination of tinuvin 326 in polypropylene
Apparatus
Reagents
Procedure
Calibration
Polymer Extraction
Determination of phenolic antioxidants
Determination of amine antioxidants
Apparatus
Reagents
Methanol hydrochloric acid solvent
Procedure “A”
Alternate Procedure “B” for PBNA
Determination of plasticizers
Extraction with Single Solvents
Extraction with Mixed Solvents
Multiple Extractions
Improvement of Extractions
Determination of ultra violet absorbers
Method
Apparatus
Reagents
Calibration
Cetting up the fluorimeter
Console controls
Dynode supply
Filter
Recorder
Analysis of Polystyrene
Calculations
Determination of Polygard
Determination of organic peroxides
Determination of p-tert butyl Perbenzoate in Polystyrene
Apparatus
Reagents
Procedure
Calculations
Valuation of styrene, acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrile monomers
Direct Ultra violet Spectroscopic Method for Styrene
Distillation/Ultra violet Spectroscopic Method for Styrene
Polarographic Method for Acrylonitrile
Apparatus
Reagents
Acrylonitrile and styrene monomers Re-distill the monomers immediately before use
Hydrogen or nitrogen extremely low oxygen content
Procedure

CROSS LINKED POLYETHYLENE COMPOUND

Introduction
Plant & Machinery
Radiation crosslinking
Compounding
Applications of radiation crosslinking
Preference of XLPE in cables
Uses of radiation crosslinked polyethylene
Formulations & Processing parameters

DRIP IRRIGATION

What is Drip Irrigation?
Typical setup of Drip Irrigation System
Why Drip Irrigation?
Gvernment Initiative for Popularisation of Irrigation System
Micro Irrigation Scheme
Indian Business
RR+DRTS Together
Important Features of Drip Line Pipe Plant Supplied by R.R.
Drip Emitters DRTS PC Dripper
Why pressure compensating (PC) drippers?
Advantages in slopes
Precision
Lower project cost
Simple Design
Fertilizer advantages

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER SYSTEMS

Introduction
New tissues using function cells and bio degradable polymer scafffolds
Polymers serve severa Ipurposes
Effective as scaffolds for cell delivery in the generation of new tissue
Some disadvantages of these polymers
Poly (glycolic acid), PGA and poly (lactic acid), PLA and their copolymers
Medical application of PGA
Concerns about degradation
Cross linkable PPF, poly (propylene fumarate)
Polyanhydrides
Polyanhydride for drug delivery applications
Photo cross linkable polyanhydride
Poly carbonates
Polyphosphazene
Poly orthoesters
Polyurethanes
Development of injectable and biodegradable polymer for tissue engineering
Requirements in orthopedic tissue engineering

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING POLYMERS

Introduction
Structural features
The band theory of solids and the electrical conductivity of p-conjugated polymers
Doping of organic conjugated polymers
General methods of preparationof conducting polymers
Chemical routes
Electrochemical synthesis
Photochemical synthesis
Attempts to improve the processability of conducting polymers
Electrically conducting polyaniline
Chemical synthesis of emeraldine base
Electrochemical synthesis of polyaniline
Earlier doping studies on polyaniline
Use of Polymer functionalized dopants
Influence of organic sulphonic acids
Polyanilline camphor sulphonic acid/dodpcyl benzene sulphonic acid systems
Secondary doping in polyaniline
Organic phosphonic acids as the dopants
Naturally available organic compound as dopants
Applications of conducting polymers
Conducting plastics in devices
Coaxial cable
Electromagnetic shielding
Thin film trqansistors
Flexible display
Smart windows
Solder
Batteries
Artificial muscle
Biological Sensors
Camouflage coatings
Electroluminescence Lightemitting diode (LED)
Electrostatic materials
Conducting adhesives
Printed circuit boards
Aircraft structures
Molecular electronics
Electrochemical actators
Smart structures

EXPANDED POLYETHYLENE

Beginning
Process
Raw materials
Blowing Agents
Chemical Blowing Agents (CBA)
Physical blowing agents (PBA)
CFC
Butane
Other additives
Open and closed cell foamed plastics
Non-crossedlinked foam
Crosslinked foam
Mouldable Foam beads
properties
Antistatic property
Fire retardant property
Density
Size of cells
Thermal conductivity
Temperature range
Fabrication versatility
Laminate products
Applications
Cushion packaging
Automotive use
Shoes/sports gods
Carpet underlay
Construction
Conclusion

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

Introduction
Manufacturing process
Diffusion of blowing agent into Polystyrene
The Quenched Pellet Process
Extrusion process
Processing temperature
Effect of cell nucleating agent
General processing parameters of polystyrene
Some Properties of Polystyrene
properties are to be measured (After foaming)
Applications

HDPE TARPAULINS AS SACKS FOR FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Introduction
11th Plant aimed at doubleing the annual growth rate in the agriculture sector to 4 percent
Growth
Plastics in Agribusiness
Tarpaulin
Advantages of HDPE Tarpaulin
Polyethylene Tarpaulins
Manufacturing Process
Lamination
Sealing
Border making
Machinery
Transportation
Storage
Plastics for Entrepreneurs
HDPE Eyeleted Tarpaulins as sacks for packaging of fruits & vegetales with more number of eyelets for breathability
End Uses of HDPE Tarpaulin
End Uses of HDPE Tarpaulin

HIGH DENSITY POLYTHYLENE (HDPE)

Co-ordination Polymerization (Ziegler Process)
Mechanism
Initiation
Propagation

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INJECTION MOULDING

The Material Hopper
The Barrel/Cylinder heating system
The Barrel/Cylinder and Screw
Adhesion
Abrasion
Corrosion
Datamination
The Screw Drive System
The Stationery Platen
The Mould
The Moving Planten and Tie Rods
The Clamping Unit
To Close and open the mould
To eject the parts
To keep the mould closed during the injection cycle
Check these item for  trouble moulds
General check list for new moulds
Machine
Mould Design
General
Mould Analysis Software
Co-ordinate Measuring Machines
Benefit to Processors
Granulator Check List
Metal Separators
Geneal Performance Data

SETTING UP MOULD AND MACHINE

Moulding Set up Time
Check list for Start up
Processing  Some Initial Consideration
Number of Shots/Cycle Time
Plasticizing Capacity/Rate
Clamp Tonnage
Mouldability Features
Part Removal
The Sprue
Runner System
Cold Slug Well
Gate Location
Gate Size
Cores
Vents
Undercuts
Melt Rheology
Purging
Set Clamp Cycle
Clamp Data
Pressure, Feed, Speeds
Timers in Sec.
Temp, Cylinder, Nozzle & Nozzle Valve
First Shot
Mould Mounting Data
Mould Placement
Removal
Water Data
Temp Cavity Position
Temp. Core Position
Mics. Columns as needed
Estimating Cooling time during injection moulding
Setting up a Moulding shop
Accessories for the injection unit
Hygroscopic Plastics
Operations and Controls in Injection Moulding

EFFECT OF PROCESSING ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Molecular Orientation
Residual Stresses
Melt  Elasticity
Melt Fracture
Weld Lines
Accurate Dimensions
Cooling Rate
Weigh Feeding and Blending
Feeders
Weigh Blenders
Controls
Processes Control Method in Injection Moulding
Factors that Affect Reproductive  Behaviour of Injection Moulding Machne
In Line Injection Compression Equipment

MOULD FLOW

What is Mouldflow
How Mouldflow can help Part Designers, Mould Maker & Processor
How mouldflow can help Mould Designer
How Mouldflow can help a Processor
How to improve Quality & Productivity using Mouldflow
Hydraulic System Noise Suppression
The main causes of noise are
Some suggestions for Noise Reduction
Injection Moulding Section
Estimating Cooling Time
How Cooling Affects the Cycle Time
How Wall thickness impacts
Cooling Time
Cooling Channel Diameter and Placement
How Turbulent is Enough
Energy Consumption in Injection Moulding
Injection Moulding Control System
Mechanical Properties
Dimensional Accuracy
Surface Quality
Basic Methods for control are
Temperature Controls
Pressure Measurement
Disturbing Factor that affect smooth operation are
Clamping
Injection
Micro Process Controls in Moulding
Standard Functions
Monitoring Functions
Control Functions
Note

COMPUTER  CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC  INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE

Clamping Side
Injection Side
Machine Maintenance
Make Sure the Oil is Clean
Examine Control  Cabinet Fitters
Check Water Quality
Pay Attention to Toggle Link Lubrication
Monitor Machine levelling
Beware to How you square
Inspect Heater Bands
Watch safeties
Stop Look, Listen
Mould Placement
Purging
Mould Removal from
Press Moulding Machine
Mould Steels
Plastic Mould Steels requirements
New Mould Materials (Alloys and Powder Metals)
Two component Injection Moulding (Sandwich Moulding)
Back Pressure
Injection Technique

MAINTENANCE OF INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE

Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
Monthly maintenance
Inspection at Three month intervals
Inspection at six month intervals
Annual inspection
Daily Maintenance Attention
Piping installation
Controls of Hydraulic and Lubricating Oils
Trouble Shooting of Hydraulic Circuit
Problems and Possible causes
Noisy Pumps
Low or erractic pressure
No Pressure
Actuator fails to move
Slow to erratic operating
Erratic Feed Rates
Overheating of System
Excessive slippage or internal leakage
Machine Maintenance in General
Pressure gauges and pyrometers
Hydraulic Oil
Fitters
Coolers (heat exchangers)
Oil leaks
Troubleshooting of a hydraulic circuit
Brief mould Design Check List
Press
Moulding
Tool
A checklist Mould Visa-Vis Machine
Check these items for trouble free moulds
Mould making using  computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
CAD for Part Designing
Maintenance and Care of Moulds
Serving
Repairs Most Common

CAE AND CAD TECHNOLOGY IN MOULDS MAKING

What is CAE
Flow Analysis
Cooling Analysis
Structural Analysis
Usage of CAE
User Specified Values
Is it not an expensive showpiece ?
Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing
2D System
3D Interactive graphics system
Solid Modellers
CAM Computer Aided Manufacturing
How Does the Mould design software Expedite the work
How does CAM Software Work
Assembly and Testing of Mould

INJECTION  MOULDING  PROCESS

Machine  Ratings
Influence of Mateial Properties on the Moulding
Nozzle
Runners and Gates
Mould
Product Design for Injection Moulding
Coloured Moulding
Moulding Problems
Finishing and Regrinding
Purging
Process Control
Computer Integrated Injection Moulding
Microprocessor Control Systems
Computerised process Simulation of 1M

SPECIALISED INJECTION MOULDING PROCESS

Co-Injection Moulding
Two Colour Moulding
Gas Injection Moulding (GIM)
Advantages and Disadvantages
Basic Processes and Procedures
Disadvantages
Processes
Procedures
Moulding Aspects
Shrinkage
Multi Live Moulding
Counterflow Moulding
Oscillatory Moulding for Optical Disks
Reaction Injection Moulding
Mould
Process Controls
Liquid Injection Moulding
Structural Foam Moulding (SFM)
Performance
Plastic Materials
Characteristics of foam
Design Analysis
Blowing Agents
Methods of Processing  structural Foam (SF) with  Chemical Blowing Agents (CBA)
Low pressure foam
High pressure foam
Processing  SF with Gas  blowing Agent
Tooling
Startup for Moulding
Tandom Processing  Systems
Tandem Moulding  Machines
Operational sequence
Coining
Injection Blow Moulding (IBM)
Injection Moulding with Rotation
DIP Injection Blow Moulding
Materials
Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)
Ceramic Injection Moulding
Fusible and Soluble
Core Moulding
Vacuum Moulding

TROUBLESHOOTING IN INJECTION MOULDING

Problem of Short Shots
Problem of Flashing
Problems of Bubbles and Voids
Problem of Brittleness of Component
Problem  of Discoloration
Problem of silver streaks
Problem of Nozzle Drooling and Foaming
Problem of Scorching
Problem of Sprue Sticking
Problem of Surface Lamination
Problem of Parts Sticking of the Muld
Problem of Surface Waviness (Pits, Orange peel, Wrinkles)
Problem of Warping
Problem of Weld Lines
Problem of Dimensional  Variation
Problem of Jetting
Problem of Gate Smear
Technological Solutions for Total Quality in Injection Moulding of Plastics
Machine
Mould
Material
Man
Quality Related Problems
Problems of Moulding
Perfect Mouldability

INJECTION MOULDING OF THERMOSETS

Introduction
Process Operations
Process and Design Considerations
Materials
Process Effects on Design
Injection compression Moulding
Part Design Consideration
Cold Runner Moulding
Injection Moulding Reinforced Polyesters
Injection Moulding Presses
Temperature Control

INJECTION MOULDING  MACHINE

Co-Injection Moulding
Process
Equipment
Reaction Injection
Moulding (RIM) Low Pressures
Low Temperature
Liquid Intermediates
Equipments
Material Conditioning System
Matering System
Mixing head
Mould Carrier
Tooling

DESIGN FOR INJECTION MOULDS

Introduction
Mould Design Features
Two Plate Mould
Three plate Mould
Hot Runner Moulds
Insulated Runner Moulds
Runners
Gates
Venting
Parting Line
Ejection
Ejector Mechanisms
Ejector Sleeve
Stripper Ring
Stripper Plates
Vent Pins
Cam Actions
Early Ejector Hetum Unit
Mould Cooling
Standard Equipment
Standard Mould Bases
Standard Cavity Inserts

DESIGNING MOULDS  FOR THERMOSET PROCESSING

Introduction
Method of Moulding
Transfer Moulds
Injection Moulding of Thermosets
Injection Compression Moulding of Thermosets
Runner and Gate Design
Vents
General Mould Design
Considerations

INJECTION MOULDED PLASTIC COMPONENTS

Introduction
Manufacturing Process
Plasticizing
Process Flow Sheet
Plant Economics of Injection Moulded Plastic Components
Rated Plant Capacity
Land and building
Plant and Machinery
Fixed Capital
Raw Materials
Total working capital/month
Total Capital Investment
Turn Over/Annum
profit Sales Ratio
Rate of Return
Break Even Point

PLASTIC MOULDED TOYS

Introduction
Process of Manufacture
Injection Moulding Process in Detail
Plasticizing
Injection
After filling
Process flow sheet
Plant Economics of Plastic Mould Toys
Rated Plant Capacity
Land and building
Plant and Machinery
Fixed Capital
Raw Materials
Total working capital/month
Total Capital Investment
Turn Over/Annum
profit Sales Ratio
Rate of Return
Break Even Point

PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING PRODUCTS

Process of Manufactures
Plant Economics of Plastic Injection Moulding
Rated Plant Capacity
Land and building
Plant and Machinery
Fixed Capital
Raw Materials
Total working capital/month
Total Capital Investment
Turn Over/Annum
profit Sales Ratio
Rate of Return
Break Even Point

PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING ITEMS (LIKE BUCKET, PLASTIC CHAIRS, BATHING TUB)

Manufacturing Process
Plasticizing
process Flow Sheet
Plant  Economics of Plastic Injection Moulding
Rated Plant Capacity
Land and building
Plant and Machinery
Fixed Capital
Raw Materials
Total working capital/month
Total Capital Investment
Turn Over/Annum
profit Sales Ratio
Rate of Return
Break Even Point

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