This book defines the current state-of-the-art for predicting the lifetime of plastics exposed to weather and outlines the future research needed to advance this important field of study. Coverage includes progress in developing new science and test methods to determine how materials respond to weather exposure. This book is ideal for researchers and professionals working in the field of service life prediction.
This book also:
Examines numerous consensus standards that affect commercial products allowing readers to see the future of standards related to service life prediction
Provides scientific foundation for latest commercially viable instruments
Presents groundbreaking research including the blueprint of a new test method that will significantly shorten the service life prediction process time
Covers two of the latest verified predictive models, which demonstrate realized-potential to transform the field
Author(s): Christopher C. White, Jon Martin, J. Thomas Chapin (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 252
Tags: Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Physical Chemistry; Structural Materials
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Predicting Elevated Temperature Ratings of Polymeric Materials....Pages 1-19
Laboratory-Based Predictions of Weathering in Outdoor Environments over the Entire Degradation Pathway....Pages 21-40
Hydrolysis Kinetics and Lifetime Prediction for Polycarbonate and Polyesters in Solar Energy Applications....Pages 41-58
A Kinetic Model for Predicting Polymeric Neutron Shieldings Lifetime....Pages 59-70
How Can We Effectively Use Accelerated Methods to Predict the Decorative Properties of PVDF-Based Coatings?: A Practical Approach....Pages 71-85
Accelerated Testing: Understanding Experimental Design and Error Propagation....Pages 87-94
The Effect of Non-radiation Factors on the Weathering of Silicone Hardcoats....Pages 95-116
Thermal Aging of Polyolefin and Effect of Pre-irradiation of γ Ray on Degradation....Pages 117-134
Test Method Development for Outdoor Exposure and Accelerated Weathering of Vinyl Siding Specimens....Pages 135-150
Shelf Life Assessment of Poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) and Polyester Polyol Resins Used as Adhesives....Pages 151-164
Ultra-Accelerated Weathering II: Considerations for Accelerated Data-Based Weathering Service Life Predictions....Pages 165-184
Quantitative Mapping of Mechanisms for Photoinitiated Coating Degradation....Pages 185-198
Accelerated Service Life Testing of Photovoltaic Modules....Pages 199-213
Polypropylene Numerical Photoageing Simulation by Dose–Response Functions with Respect to Irradiation and Temperature: ViPQuali Project....Pages 215-229
Impact of Environmental Factors on Polymeric Films Used in Protective Glazing Systems....Pages 231-248
Back Matter....Pages 249-252
