Radiation Technology for Polymers

Jiri George Drobny was educated at the Technical University in Prague in chemical engineering, specializing in processing of plastics and elastomers, and at the Institute of Polymer Science of the University of Akron (Ohio) in physics and engineering of polymers. He also earned an MBA in finance and management at Shippensburg State University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. His career spans over 40 years in the rubber and plastics processing industries in Europe, the United States, and Canada, mainly in R&D with senior and executive responsibilities. Currently, he is president of Drobny Polymer Associates, an international consulting firm specializing in fluoropolymer science and technology, radiation processing, and elastomer technology. Drobny is also active as an educator, author, and technical and scientific translator. He is a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers, American Chemical Society, and RadTech International North America, and is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Who’s Who in Plastics and Engineering, and Who’s Who in the East. He resides in New Hampshire.

• 1. Introduction. 2. Review of Elements of Radiation Science and Technology. 3. Ultraviolet Electron Curing Equipment. 4. Electron Beam Curing Equipment. 5. UV Radiation Processes. 6. Electron Beam Processes. 7. Coating Methods Used in UV/EB Technology. 8. Applications of UV Radiation. 9. Applications of Electron Beam Radiation. 10. Dosimetry and Radiometry. 11. Safety and Hygiene. 12. Recent Developments and Trends. Glossary. Appendix I: Bibliography. Appendix II: Major Equipment Manufacturers. Appendix III: Standard Randiation and Dosimetry Tests. Appendix IV: Major Suppliers of Raw Materials for UV/EB Curing. Appendix V: The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Index.