Author: Ulrich Poth
Publisher: Vincentz Network GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3866307357
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Polyester and alkyd resins belong to the most diverse and important material classes of paint chemistry and their usage as binders has been established for a long time. This standard work goes into detail on the composition, structure and properties of these important binder groups and subjects previous findings in that field to a critical review. It shows different precise calculation approaches in modern coatings development, ways to formulate polyester and alkyd resins in experimental designs and how to vary them systematically. A practice- and future-oriented reference book that should not be missing in any laboratory!
Polyester and Alkyd Resins
Alkyd Resins Technology Handbook
Author: H. Panda
Publisher: ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN: 8178331349
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Alkyd resins are any of a large group of thermoplastic resins that are essentially polyesters made by heating polyhydric alcohol with polybasic acids or their anhydride and used chiefly in making protective coatings and good weathering properties. These resins are useful as film forming agents in paint, varnished and enamels & as thermosetting plastics that can be moulded into solid objects. Hence, alkyd resins are one of the important ingredients in the synthetic paint industry. Alkyd resins are the synthetic resins which have a dominant position among the synthetic resins with respect of production volume & the frequency of the use in paint & varnish materials. Despite the growing popularity of acrylic, polyurethane and epoxy resins, alkyd resins remain highly favoured among paint producers for its variability of compositions & better value for money. Originally, alkyd resins were merely the reaction products of phthalic anhydride and glycerine. But these products were too brittle to make satisfactory coatings. The use of oils or unsaturated fatty acids in combination with the brittle alkyds resulted in the air-drying coatings which revolutionized the chemical coating industry. The oil or fatty acid portion of the alkyd is one of the factors which determine the paint formulator's choice of resin to be used. In general, the lower the phthalic content of an alkyd, the higher the amount of oil used. Alkyd resins products are suitable for wide range of products with application in decorative, maintenance and contractor paints where excellent gloss and good durability are required. Experts believe that the total consumption of paint & varnish materials will rise to a great extent in the coming years. Both cost wise & performance wise, alkyds have proven themselves over a wide swath of demands, from agriculture/construction equipment to general industrial metal and even architectural finishes. Some of the fundamentals of the book are the basic chemistry of unsaturated polyesters, factors affecting alkyd production, monitoring the alkyd reactions, alkyd calculations, alkyd formulations based on theory, practical alkyd formulations, assessment of the performance of single and multicoat red iron oxide alkyd paint systems, styrenated alkyd resins based on maleopimaric acid, mechanical properties of alkyds resin varnish films and the effect of different weathering conditions on them, modification of alkyds, copolymerization of alkyd silicons for coatings, styrene copolymers in alkyd resins, etc. This book contains alkyd formulation, modification of alkyds, styrene copolymers in alkyd resins, copolymerization of alkyd silicon, polyblends of polystyrene glycol and alkyd in surface coatings, alkyd calculations, and alkyd nomograms. This book will find very helpful to all its readers, entrepreneurs, scientists, technical institution, existing industries, paint technologist etc. TAGS Alkyd coating formulations, Alkyd Formulations by Resins, Alkyd resin, Alkyd resin Based Profitable Projects, Alkyd resin Based Small Scale Industries Projects, Alkyd resin chemistry, Alkyd resin Making Small Business Manufacturing, Alkyd resin manufacturing plant, Alkyd resin manufacturing process, Alkyd Resin Plants, Alkyd resin Processing Projects, Alkyd resin production Business, Alkyd Resin Production Plant, Alkyd resin production process, Alkyd resin properties, Alkyd resin reaction, Alkyd resin synthesis, Alkyd Resins Chemical Technology, Alkyd Resins Formulations, Alkyd Resins Manufacture, Alkyd Resins Manufacturing, Alkyd Resins Formulation, Alkyd Resins Processing, Alkyd Resins Processing Industry in India, Alkyd Resins Production, Types, Technology, Applications, Alkyd Resins Technology Book, Alkyd silicons for coatings, Alkyd Synthesis, Processing & Manufacturing, Alkyd-Resins Production, Best small and cottage scale industries, Business consultancy, Business consultant, Business Plan for a Startup Business, Business start-up, Calculating technique for formulating alkyd resins, Formulation of alkyd resins used in paints, Great Opportunity for Startup, How to start a successful Alkyd resin production business, How to Start Alkyd resin Production Business, How to Start Alkyd resin production?, How to Start Alkyd Resins Processing Industry in India, Industrial Project Report, Industrial Resins, Manufacture of Alkyd Resins, Manufacture of resin, Mechanical properties of alkyds resin varnish films, Modern small and cottage scale industries, Most Profitable Alkyd resin production Business Ideas, New small scale ideas in Alkyd resin production industry, Polymerization of Alkyd Resins, Preparation of Project Profiles, Process for making oil modified alkyd resins, Process for producing alkyd resins, Process Technology Book on Alkyd resin, Process technology books, Processes and equipment for alkyd and unsaturated polyester resin, Profitable small and cottage scale industries, Profitable Small Scale Alkyd resin Manufacturing, Project consultancy, Project consultant, Project for startups, Project identification and selection, Project profile on alkyd resin, Properties of Alkyd Resins, Resin production, Resins manufacturing plants, Setting up and opening your Alkyd resin Business, Setting up of Alkyd resin production Unit, Small scale Alkyd resin production line, Small Scale Alkyd resin production Projects, Small scale Commercial Alkyd resin making, Small Start-up Business Project, Start up India, Stand up India, Starting a Alkyd resin production Business, Startup, Start-up Business Plan for Alkyd resin production, Startup ideas, Startup Project, Startup Project for Alkyd resin manufacturing, Startup project plan, Technological advances in the manufacture of resins, Types of alkyd resin, Uses of alkyd resin
Publisher: ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN: 8178331349
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Alkyd resins are any of a large group of thermoplastic resins that are essentially polyesters made by heating polyhydric alcohol with polybasic acids or their anhydride and used chiefly in making protective coatings and good weathering properties. These resins are useful as film forming agents in paint, varnished and enamels & as thermosetting plastics that can be moulded into solid objects. Hence, alkyd resins are one of the important ingredients in the synthetic paint industry. Alkyd resins are the synthetic resins which have a dominant position among the synthetic resins with respect of production volume & the frequency of the use in paint & varnish materials. Despite the growing popularity of acrylic, polyurethane and epoxy resins, alkyd resins remain highly favoured among paint producers for its variability of compositions & better value for money. Originally, alkyd resins were merely the reaction products of phthalic anhydride and glycerine. But these products were too brittle to make satisfactory coatings. The use of oils or unsaturated fatty acids in combination with the brittle alkyds resulted in the air-drying coatings which revolutionized the chemical coating industry. The oil or fatty acid portion of the alkyd is one of the factors which determine the paint formulator's choice of resin to be used. In general, the lower the phthalic content of an alkyd, the higher the amount of oil used. Alkyd resins products are suitable for wide range of products with application in decorative, maintenance and contractor paints where excellent gloss and good durability are required. Experts believe that the total consumption of paint & varnish materials will rise to a great extent in the coming years. Both cost wise & performance wise, alkyds have proven themselves over a wide swath of demands, from agriculture/construction equipment to general industrial metal and even architectural finishes. Some of the fundamentals of the book are the basic chemistry of unsaturated polyesters, factors affecting alkyd production, monitoring the alkyd reactions, alkyd calculations, alkyd formulations based on theory, practical alkyd formulations, assessment of the performance of single and multicoat red iron oxide alkyd paint systems, styrenated alkyd resins based on maleopimaric acid, mechanical properties of alkyds resin varnish films and the effect of different weathering conditions on them, modification of alkyds, copolymerization of alkyd silicons for coatings, styrene copolymers in alkyd resins, etc. This book contains alkyd formulation, modification of alkyds, styrene copolymers in alkyd resins, copolymerization of alkyd silicon, polyblends of polystyrene glycol and alkyd in surface coatings, alkyd calculations, and alkyd nomograms. This book will find very helpful to all its readers, entrepreneurs, scientists, technical institution, existing industries, paint technologist etc. TAGS Alkyd coating formulations, Alkyd Formulations by Resins, Alkyd resin, Alkyd resin Based Profitable Projects, Alkyd resin Based Small Scale Industries Projects, Alkyd resin chemistry, Alkyd resin Making Small Business Manufacturing, Alkyd resin manufacturing plant, Alkyd resin manufacturing process, Alkyd Resin Plants, Alkyd resin Processing Projects, Alkyd resin production Business, Alkyd Resin Production Plant, Alkyd resin production process, Alkyd resin properties, Alkyd resin reaction, Alkyd resin synthesis, Alkyd Resins Chemical Technology, Alkyd Resins Formulations, Alkyd Resins Manufacture, Alkyd Resins Manufacturing, Alkyd Resins Formulation, Alkyd Resins Processing, Alkyd Resins Processing Industry in India, Alkyd Resins Production, Types, Technology, Applications, Alkyd Resins Technology Book, Alkyd silicons for coatings, Alkyd Synthesis, Processing & Manufacturing, Alkyd-Resins Production, Best small and cottage scale industries, Business consultancy, Business consultant, Business Plan for a Startup Business, Business start-up, Calculating technique for formulating alkyd resins, Formulation of alkyd resins used in paints, Great Opportunity for Startup, How to start a successful Alkyd resin production business, How to Start Alkyd resin Production Business, How to Start Alkyd resin production?, How to Start Alkyd Resins Processing Industry in India, Industrial Project Report, Industrial Resins, Manufacture of Alkyd Resins, Manufacture of resin, Mechanical properties of alkyds resin varnish films, Modern small and cottage scale industries, Most Profitable Alkyd resin production Business Ideas, New small scale ideas in Alkyd resin production industry, Polymerization of Alkyd Resins, Preparation of Project Profiles, Process for making oil modified alkyd resins, Process for producing alkyd resins, Process Technology Book on Alkyd resin, Process technology books, Processes and equipment for alkyd and unsaturated polyester resin, Profitable small and cottage scale industries, Profitable Small Scale Alkyd resin Manufacturing, Project consultancy, Project consultant, Project for startups, Project identification and selection, Project profile on alkyd resin, Properties of Alkyd Resins, Resin production, Resins manufacturing plants, Setting up and opening your Alkyd resin Business, Setting up of Alkyd resin production Unit, Small scale Alkyd resin production line, Small Scale Alkyd resin production Projects, Small scale Commercial Alkyd resin making, Small Start-up Business Project, Start up India, Stand up India, Starting a Alkyd resin production Business, Startup, Start-up Business Plan for Alkyd resin production, Startup ideas, Startup Project, Startup Project for Alkyd resin manufacturing, Startup project plan, Technological advances in the manufacture of resins, Types of alkyd resin, Uses of alkyd resin
Surface Coatings
Author: Oil and Colour Chemists Association of Australia St
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401169403
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Arising from an examination in 1969 of the education and trammg opportumtles for paint industry technicians, it was recognized that the various courses available at that time did not fully serve their needs. While a few large companies had developed in-house training arrangements, the many medium and smaller fi.rms in the raw material supply, paint manufacturing or paint user industries, were unable to provide their own comprehensive training programs. With a view to improving this situation, an advisory committee comprising ofrepresentatives of the Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation and the Oil and Colour Chemists' Association Australia was established to liaise directly with the New South Wales Department of Technical and Further Education. As a result plans were developed for the introduction of a Special Course in 'Surface Coatings Technology' in 1971, conducted by the Sydney Technical College. The scope of the course was designed to cover all aspects of surface coatings technology ranging from raw materials and formulations to the production, testing, evaluation, application and use of finished products. The course proved to be highly successful and in 1973 a similar syllabus was introduced by the Melboume School of Painting, Decorating and Signcrafts in Victoria. In 1980, New Zealand followed suit with a similar course conducted by the Auckland Technical Institute.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401169403
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Arising from an examination in 1969 of the education and trammg opportumtles for paint industry technicians, it was recognized that the various courses available at that time did not fully serve their needs. While a few large companies had developed in-house training arrangements, the many medium and smaller fi.rms in the raw material supply, paint manufacturing or paint user industries, were unable to provide their own comprehensive training programs. With a view to improving this situation, an advisory committee comprising ofrepresentatives of the Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation and the Oil and Colour Chemists' Association Australia was established to liaise directly with the New South Wales Department of Technical and Further Education. As a result plans were developed for the introduction of a Special Course in 'Surface Coatings Technology' in 1971, conducted by the Sydney Technical College. The scope of the course was designed to cover all aspects of surface coatings technology ranging from raw materials and formulations to the production, testing, evaluation, application and use of finished products. The course proved to be highly successful and in 1973 a similar syllabus was introduced by the Melboume School of Painting, Decorating and Signcrafts in Victoria. In 1980, New Zealand followed suit with a similar course conducted by the Auckland Technical Institute.
Green Nanotechnology
Author: Marcelo Larramendy
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9535124099
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This book, Green Nanotechnology - Overview and Further Prospects, is intended to provide an overview and practical examples of the use of nanomaterials in the new scientific challenges of the green nanotechnology world. We aimed to compile information from a diversity of sources into a single volume to give some real examples, extending the concept that green nanotechnology is far from being a scientific conundrum, and instead a real answer to some of the actual problems the whole planet is dealing with.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9535124099
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This book, Green Nanotechnology - Overview and Further Prospects, is intended to provide an overview and practical examples of the use of nanomaterials in the new scientific challenges of the green nanotechnology world. We aimed to compile information from a diversity of sources into a single volume to give some real examples, extending the concept that green nanotechnology is far from being a scientific conundrum, and instead a real answer to some of the actual problems the whole planet is dealing with.
High Solids Alkyd Resins
Author: K. Holmberg
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000103552
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This book covers the chemistry of high solids compositions and focuses on the binder component and on the solvent. It discusses factors controlling the viscosity and the solid content of alkyd resins. The book describes different approaches to preparing high solid alkyds.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000103552
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This book covers the chemistry of high solids compositions and focuses on the binder component and on the solvent. It discusses factors controlling the viscosity and the solid content of alkyd resins. The book describes different approaches to preparing high solid alkyds.
Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology
Author: Thomas Rustemeyer
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783642020346
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 2020
Book Description
Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing interest in today’s dermatology. Due to rapid developments in several areas of modern industry, new dermatological problems constantly occur amongst workers. The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occupational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has served as the main reference book of occupational skin diseases for general and occupational dermatologists and occupational physicians. The new edition is completely revised, updated and extended with respect to new developments. The layout allows for both quick access to practical information and in-depth reading. Included are concise tables, algorithms and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management and expert opinion. The new edition will continue the success as major source of reference for clinical and experimental work in the field of occupational skin diseases, both for students and experts.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783642020346
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 2020
Book Description
Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing interest in today’s dermatology. Due to rapid developments in several areas of modern industry, new dermatological problems constantly occur amongst workers. The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occupational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has served as the main reference book of occupational skin diseases for general and occupational dermatologists and occupational physicians. The new edition is completely revised, updated and extended with respect to new developments. The layout allows for both quick access to practical information and in-depth reading. Included are concise tables, algorithms and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management and expert opinion. The new edition will continue the success as major source of reference for clinical and experimental work in the field of occupational skin diseases, both for students and experts.
Organic Coatings
Author: Frank N. Jones
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111902689X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The definitive guide to organic coatings, thoroughly revised and updated—now with coverage of a range of topics not covered in previous editions Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition offers unparalleled coverageof organic coatings technology and its many applications. Written by three leading industry experts (including a new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist) it presents a systematic survey of the field, revises and updates the material from the previous edition, and features new or additional treatment of such topics as superhydrophobic, ice-phobic, antimicrobial, and self-healing coatings; sustainability, artist paints, and exterior architectural primers. making it even more relevant and useful for scientists and engineers in the field, as well as for students in coatings courses. The book incorporates up-to-date coverage of recent developments in the field with detailed discussions of the principles underlying the technology and their applications in the development, production, and uses of organic coatings. All chapters in this new edition have been updated to assure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing. The material presented is also applicable to the related areas of printing inks and adhesives, as well as areas within the plastics industry. This new edition Completely revises outdated chapters to ensure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing Correlates the empirical technology of coatings with the underlying science throughout Provides expert troubleshooting guidance for coatings scientists and technologists Features hundreds of illustrative figures and extensive references to the literature A new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist brings fresh perspective to the content. Providing a broad overview for beginners in the field of organic coatings and a handy reference for seasoned professionals, Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, gives you the information and answers you need, when you need them.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111902689X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The definitive guide to organic coatings, thoroughly revised and updated—now with coverage of a range of topics not covered in previous editions Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition offers unparalleled coverageof organic coatings technology and its many applications. Written by three leading industry experts (including a new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist) it presents a systematic survey of the field, revises and updates the material from the previous edition, and features new or additional treatment of such topics as superhydrophobic, ice-phobic, antimicrobial, and self-healing coatings; sustainability, artist paints, and exterior architectural primers. making it even more relevant and useful for scientists and engineers in the field, as well as for students in coatings courses. The book incorporates up-to-date coverage of recent developments in the field with detailed discussions of the principles underlying the technology and their applications in the development, production, and uses of organic coatings. All chapters in this new edition have been updated to assure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing. The material presented is also applicable to the related areas of printing inks and adhesives, as well as areas within the plastics industry. This new edition Completely revises outdated chapters to ensure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing Correlates the empirical technology of coatings with the underlying science throughout Provides expert troubleshooting guidance for coatings scientists and technologists Features hundreds of illustrative figures and extensive references to the literature A new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist brings fresh perspective to the content. Providing a broad overview for beginners in the field of organic coatings and a handy reference for seasoned professionals, Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, gives you the information and answers you need, when you need them.
Handbook of Plastics Recycling
Author: Francesco Paolo La Mantia
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
ISBN: 1859573258
Category : Plastic scrap
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
This book discusses some of the state-of-the-art techniques of recycling post-consumer plastic materials and focuses on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and energy recovery. The book is intended for all those who are interested in recycling of post consumer plastic waste. Although, this book discusses technical aspects of recycling, the authors have endeavoured to make this book easily understandable to anyone interested in the subject enabling the reader to gain a thorough grounding in all the subjects discussed.
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
ISBN: 1859573258
Category : Plastic scrap
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
This book discusses some of the state-of-the-art techniques of recycling post-consumer plastic materials and focuses on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and energy recovery. The book is intended for all those who are interested in recycling of post consumer plastic waste. Although, this book discusses technical aspects of recycling, the authors have endeavoured to make this book easily understandable to anyone interested in the subject enabling the reader to gain a thorough grounding in all the subjects discussed.
BASF Handbook on Basics of Coating Technology
Author: Artur Goldschmidt
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 9783878707981
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
The new Handbook on Basics of Coating Technology is a classic reference recently updated with 18 years worth of new technology, standards, and developments in the worldwide coating industry. This is an indispensable reference for anyone in the industry. Whether you are involved in traditional processes or the most innovative, this handbook will be a critical addition to your daily routine. Full of color images, graphs, and figures, the handbook comes complete with standard tables, general classification figures, definitions, and an extensive keyword index. Both engineers and technicians will find the answers they need within its pages. Instead of solving problems "after the fact," this handbook helps avoiding them in the first place, saving time and money. This reference also gives beginners and practically oriented readers a journey through the different coating segments clearly illustrated with lots of pictures. It also outlines the social changes in the industry concerning environmental compatibility and toxicology which have seriously affected product development.
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 9783878707981
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
The new Handbook on Basics of Coating Technology is a classic reference recently updated with 18 years worth of new technology, standards, and developments in the worldwide coating industry. This is an indispensable reference for anyone in the industry. Whether you are involved in traditional processes or the most innovative, this handbook will be a critical addition to your daily routine. Full of color images, graphs, and figures, the handbook comes complete with standard tables, general classification figures, definitions, and an extensive keyword index. Both engineers and technicians will find the answers they need within its pages. Instead of solving problems "after the fact," this handbook helps avoiding them in the first place, saving time and money. This reference also gives beginners and practically oriented readers a journey through the different coating segments clearly illustrated with lots of pictures. It also outlines the social changes in the industry concerning environmental compatibility and toxicology which have seriously affected product development.
Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials
Author: Shiro Kobayashi
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783642296475
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over the last few years, nanoscience and nanotechnology have been the focus of significant research attention, both from academia and industry. This sustained focus has in-turn driven the interdisciplinary field of material science research to the forefront of scientific inquiry through the creation and study of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials play an important role in the development of new materials as they can be used to influence and control physical properties and specific characteristics of other materials. Nanostructured materials that have been created include nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanoporous materials, polymer multi-layers to name a few. These are increasingly used across applications as diverse as automotive, environment, energy, catalysis, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries. The Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials (EPN) intends to be a comprehensive reference work on this dynamic field studying nanomaterials within the context of the relationship between molecular structure and the properties of polymeric materials. Alphabetically organized as an encyclopedic Major Reference Work, EPN will cover the subject along multiple classification axes represented by name, source, properties, function, and structures or even processes, applications and usage. The underlying themes of the encyclopedia has been carefully identified to be based not just on material-based and function-based representation but also on structure- and process-based representation. The encyclopedia will have an exclusive focus on polymeric nanomaterials (for e.g., nanoceramics, nanocomposites, quantum dots, thin films) and will be a first of its kind work to have such an organization providing an overview to the concepts, practices and applications in the field. The encyclopedia intends to cover research and development work ranging from the fundamental mechanisms used for the fabrication of polymeric nanomaterials to their advanced application across multiple industries.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783642296475
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over the last few years, nanoscience and nanotechnology have been the focus of significant research attention, both from academia and industry. This sustained focus has in-turn driven the interdisciplinary field of material science research to the forefront of scientific inquiry through the creation and study of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials play an important role in the development of new materials as they can be used to influence and control physical properties and specific characteristics of other materials. Nanostructured materials that have been created include nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanoporous materials, polymer multi-layers to name a few. These are increasingly used across applications as diverse as automotive, environment, energy, catalysis, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries. The Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials (EPN) intends to be a comprehensive reference work on this dynamic field studying nanomaterials within the context of the relationship between molecular structure and the properties of polymeric materials. Alphabetically organized as an encyclopedic Major Reference Work, EPN will cover the subject along multiple classification axes represented by name, source, properties, function, and structures or even processes, applications and usage. The underlying themes of the encyclopedia has been carefully identified to be based not just on material-based and function-based representation but also on structure- and process-based representation. The encyclopedia will have an exclusive focus on polymeric nanomaterials (for e.g., nanoceramics, nanocomposites, quantum dots, thin films) and will be a first of its kind work to have such an organization providing an overview to the concepts, practices and applications in the field. The encyclopedia intends to cover research and development work ranging from the fundamental mechanisms used for the fabrication of polymeric nanomaterials to their advanced application across multiple industries.