{"product_id":"manufacturing-emulsion-polymers-for-adhesives-paints-and-coatings-hardback-9781394420001","title":"Manufacturing Emulsion Polymers for Adhesives, Paints, and Coatings (Hardback) 9781394420001","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eManufacturing Emulsion Polymers for Adhesives, Paints, and Coatings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBasil E. Shomali (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394420001, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 2 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e672 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 4 cm, 1.054 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridging emulsion polymerization theory with industrial manufacturing practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR\u0026amp;D chemists, formulators, and process engineers working with waterborne adhesives, paints, and coatings require guidance that spans raw-material selection through plant-scale production. \u003ci\u003eManufacturing Emulsion Polymers for Adhesives, Paints, and Coatings\u003c\/i\u003e delivers comprehensive, practice-oriented coverage with particular depth on polyvinyl acetate systems and related copolymer technologies. Drawing on decades of industrial scale-up experience, the author connects scientific principles with real-world manufacturing practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides step-by-step guidance for formulation development, reactor scale-up, and performance optimization. Coverage includes raw materials and formulation strategies, plant engineering fundamentals, and a dedicated troubleshooting chapter addressing common production challenges in emulsion polymer manufacturing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coverage of polyvinyl acetate homopolymers and copolymers for waterborne adhesives, paints, and coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step formulation guidance supported by practical spreadsheet tools for calculations, cost estimation, and batch formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated troubleshooting strategies for diagnosing and resolving common production and performance problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant engineering fundamentals covering equipment selection, process control, and industrial scale-up from laboratory to production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of sustainable water-based polymer technologies addressing evolving regulatory and market demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor R\u0026amp;D chemists developing new formulations, process engineers scaling laboratory work to production, and technical managers overseeing manufacturing operations, this book provides specialized guidance for optimizing emulsion polymer production while meeting evolving performance, processing, and environmental requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use xxxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments li\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations and Acronyms liii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Key Definitions and Terminology 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Main Ingredients of Emulsion Polymers 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Fourth Ingredient—Surfactants 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Surfactants in Emulsion Polymerization and Performance Impact 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Fifth Ingredient—Initiators, and Auxiliary Ingredients 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Process, Mechanism, and Variables in Vinyl Acetate-Based Emulsion Polymerization 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 PVAc-based Adhesives—From Homopolymers to Crosslinkable Copolymers Unlocking New Applications 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 VAM-based Copolymers with Acrylates and VeoVa 10 in Paints and Coatings 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Advanced PVAc–PVOH Adhesives: Tackification, Reactive PVOH, and Crosslinking 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Vinyl Acetate–Ethylene (VAE) Copolymers—Applications in Adhesives and Coatings 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Special Binders and Emulsion Paints for Extremely Cold Climates 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Testing Methods, Durability, and Aging of Emulsion Polymers, PVAc-based Adhesives, and Paints 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Design, Safety, and Instrumentation and Automation of a 5-Ton Emulsion-Polymerization Plant 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Frequently Asked Questions in Emulsion Polymer and Adhesive Technology 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Industrial Case Studies in Emulsion Polymers and Adhesive Technology 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Regulations, Market Trends, and Sustainability in Emulsion Polymer Technologies 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Toward the Future—Waterborne Alkyd Emulsions 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 591\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Chemistry%20%5BPN%5D%22\"\u003ePN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433833885976,"sku":"9781394420001","price":118.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394420001.jpg?v=1784854819","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/manufacturing-emulsion-polymers-for-adhesives-paints-and-coatings-hardback-9781394420001","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}