Characterization of High Molecular Weight Poly(vinyl chloride) - Lithium Tetraborate Electrolyte Plasticized by Propylene Carbonate

Abstract

Plasticizers are a class of materials which are added not only to plastics but to cement, clay, concrete, wallboard, etc., to increase the process-ability, flexibility and durability, and of course to reduce the cost in many cases. This book deals with the plasticizers used in plastic, electrochemical, environmental, and health sectors. This edition is comprised of 10 chapters. Without plasticizers, it is very hard to get the desirable properties in polymers. However, they, mainly phthalate plasticizers, pose serious threat to environment and health. Taking these concerns into account, the last few decades have seen tremendous efforts in finding non-toxic, low cost, and effective alternatives of the existing plasticizers. In this regard, the first chapter introduces the scientific community to an innovative and breakthrough technology in the field of PVC plasticizers, by discussing in detail about FlexidoneTM plasticizers; free from physiological concerns. Saving our nature and caring for the environment is highly desirable. Hopefully, chapter 2 will be very interesting to the readers as it provides a detailed information about a new source of Collagen based bio-plasticizers that can be obtained from discarded materials from a natural source; Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gi