European Formaldehyde Emission Standards [24–33]
13.10 Standardization and Test Methods
13.11 Different Standards and Test Methods
References
Chapter 14: Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Adhesives
14.1 Rheology of Adhesives
14.2 Viscosity—Theory
14.3 Capillary Viscometry
14.4 Rotational Viscometers
14.5 Cone-and-Plate Viscometer
14.6 Parallel Plate Viscometer
14.7 Concentric Cylinder Viscometer
14.8 Ford Cup Viscosity
14.9 Gardner–Holt Tubes
14.10 Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids
14.11 Viscoelasticity of Adhesives
14.12 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
14.13 TTT and CHT Diagrams
14.14 Experimental Results
References
Chapter 15: Hot Melt Adhesives
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Polymers Commonly Used for Hot Melt Adhesives
15.3 Polyureathane Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives
15.4 Silane Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives
15.5 Polyamide Hot Melt Adhesives
15.6 Amorphous Polyolefin (APO/APAO) Hot Melt Adhesives
15.7 Tackifiers
15.8 Antioxidants [22]
15.9 Plasticizers
15.10 Mineral Oil and Wax
References
4 Part B: Polymer Matrix Materials for Biofiber Composites Chapter 16: Modification of Natural Fibers and Polymeric Matrices 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Strategies to Treat the Biofibers for Compatibility 16.3 Chemical Methods 16.4 Functionalization of Matrices for Compatibility 16.5 MAH Grafted Polyolefins as Matrix Additives 16.6 Reactive Extrusion System References Chapter 17: Polymer Matrix: Unsaturated Polyester 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Raw Materials 17.3 Polyesterification Reaction 17.4 Cross-Linking Reaction 17.5 Sheet Molding Compounds Based on UP Resins 17.6 UV Curable Compositions Based on UP/Vinyl Ester Resins 17.7 Biocomposites Based on UP Matrix References Chapter 18: Polymer Matrix: Epoxy Resins 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Resin Preparation 18.3 Characteristics of Epoxy Resins 18.4 Preparation of DGEBA Epoxy Resin 18.5 Other Types of Epoxy Resins 18.6 Green or Sustainable Epoxy Matrix 18.7 Epoxy-Matrix-Based Biofiber Composites References Chapter 19: Polymer Matrix: Polyethylene 19.1 Introduction 19.2 High-Pressure Process 19.3 Low-Pressure Processes—Catalysts for Polymerization 19.4 Production of PE 19.5 Compatibilizers 19.6 Relevant Property of PE 19.7 Treatment and Functionalizing of Biofibers and Matrix Materials 19.8 Biocomposites Based on PE References Chapter 20: Polymer Matrix: Polypropylene 20.1 Introduction 20.2 PP Manufacture 20.3 Biofiber Composites Based on PP References Chapter 21: Biodegradable Polymers as Matrix for Biocomposites 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates 21.3 Polylactic Acid 21.4 Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate
