A review. The historical perspective of development and use of plastic products and their potential for future use are discussed. Consumption of plastic articles vs. Al and steel; com. thermoplastics uses; characteristics and uses of plastics; challenges in development and synthesis of new polymers; innovations through composites; and prospects of nanocomposites and biodegradable plastics are discussed.

Present and future of plastics

GALIMBERTI, MAURIZIO STEFANO
2007-01-01

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A review. The historical perspective of development and use of plastic products and their potential for future use are discussed. Consumption of plastic articles vs. Al and steel; com. thermoplastics uses; characteristics and uses of plastics; challenges in development and synthesis of new polymers; innovations through composites; and prospects of nanocomposites and biodegradable plastics are discussed.
2007
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