Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins

Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, and Preparation Methods takes a practical approach to unsaturated polyester-based materials and their preparation for implementation in a range of innovative areas.

The book begins by introducing the background of polyester and the fundamentals of unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), including chemistry, additives, curing, and processing methods. Hydrolytic stability and structure-property relationships are discussed in detail. This is followed by in-depth coverage of modification strategies for UPR, as well as the development of bio-composites incorporating natural fiber with unsaturated polyester. Subsequent chapters focus on the preparation of UPR for specific target applications, including in construction, marine and aerospace, adhesives and coatings, insulation systems, electrics, pipeline corrosion, military, biomedicine, and tissue engineering. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of UPR compared to other resins, in terms of properties and performance, as well as life cycle assessment, are addressed and analyzed.

This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, chemistry, composite science, chemical engineering, and materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists with an interest in unsaturated polyester for advanced industrial applications.