{"product_id":"the-science-and-technology-of-flexible-packaging-multilayer-films-from-resin-and-process-to-end-use-hardback-9780323242738","title":"The Science and Technology of Flexible Packaging; Multilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use (Hardback) 9780323242738","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Science and Technology of Flexible Packaging\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMultilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive reference work covering the scientific principles, properties, processes and end-use considerations of multilayer films in flexible packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarry A. Morris (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323242738, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 September 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e744 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.5 x 3.8 cm, 2.33 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\u003ci\u003eThe Science and Technology of Flexible Packaging: Multilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive guide to the use of plastic films in flexible packaging, covering scientific principles, properties, processes, and end use considerations. The book brings the science of multilayer films to the practitioner in a concise and impactful way, presenting the fundamental understanding required to improve product design, material selection, and processes, and includes information on why one material is favored over another for a particular application, or how the film or coating affects material properties.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDetailed descriptions and analysis of the key properties of packaging films are provided from both an engineering and scientific perspective. End-use effects are also covered in detail, providing key insights into the way the products being packaged influence film properties and design. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book bridges the gap between key scientific literature and the practical challenges faced by the flexible packaging industry, providing essential scientific insights, best practice techniques, environmental sustainability information, and key principles of structure design to enable engineers and scientists to deliver superior products with reduced development time and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Why Multilayer Films?\u003c\/b\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Basic Processes\u003c\/b\u003e2. Converting Processes3. Packaging Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Material Basics\u003c\/b\u003e4. Commonly Used Resins and Substrates in Flexible Packaging5. Rheology of Polymer Melts6. Polymer Blending for Packaging Applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Film Properties\u003c\/b\u003e7. Heat Seal8. Barrier9. Strength, Stiffness, and Abuse Resistance10. Adhesion11. Thermoforming, Orientation, and Shrink12. Frictional and Optical Properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V. Effect of the Converting Process on Properties\u003c\/b\u003e13. Effect of Processing on Quality14. Effect of Process on Properties15. Effect of Processing on Interlayer Adhesion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI. End Use Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e16. End-Use Factors Influencing the Design of Flexible Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII. Structure Design and Modeling\u003c\/b\u003e17. Analytical and Modeling Tools for Structure Design and Process Optimization\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Materials science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Materials science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Materials%20science%20%5BTGM%5D%22\"\u003eTGM\u003c\/a\u003e], Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plastics%20\u0026amp;%20polymers%20technology%20%5BTDCP%5D%22\"\u003eTDCP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"William Andrew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650439172376,"sku":"9780323242738","price":174.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780323242738.jpg?v=1694988894","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-science-and-technology-of-flexible-packaging-multilayer-films-from-resin-and-process-to-end-use-hardback-9780323242738","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}