{"product_id":"9780323375009","title":"Printing on Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications","description":"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinting on Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications is the first authoritative reference covering the most important developments in the field of printing on polymers, their composites, nanocomposites, and gels. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book examines the current state-of-the-art and new challenges in the formulation of inks, surface activation of polymer surfaces, and various methods of printing. The book equips engineers and materials scientists with the tools required to select the correct method, assess the quality of the result, reduce costs, and keep up-to-date with regulations and environmental concerns. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct way of decorating a particular polymer is an important part of the production process. Although printing on polymeric substrates can have desired positive effects, there can be problems associated with various decorating techniques. Physical, chemical, and thermal interactions can cause problems, such as cracking, peeling, or dulling. Safety, environmental sustainability, and cost are also significant factors which need to be considered. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith contributions from leading researchers from industry, academia, and private research institutions, this book serves as a one-stop reference for this field—from print ink manufacture to polymer surface modification and characterization; and from printing methods to applications and end-of-life issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables engineers to select the correct decoration method for each material and application, assess print quality, and reduce costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases familiarity with the terminology, tests, processes, techniques, and regulations of printing on plastic, which reduces the risk of adverse reactions, such as cracking, peeling, or dulling of the print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the issues of environmental impact and cost when printing on polymeric substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions from leading researchers from industry, academia, and private research institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102430904560,"sku":"9780323375009","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323375009_p0.jpg?v=1763683039","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323375009","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}