Thermoplastic Elastomers

The article contains sections titled: 1. Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomers 1.1. Introduction and Definition 1.2. Thermoplastic Polyolefin Blends 1.2.1. Morphology 1.2.2. Elastomer Component, Soft Domain 1.2.3. Plastic Component, Hard Domain 1.2.4. Compounds, Trade Names 1.2.5. Processing 1.3. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates 1.3.1. Dynamic Vulcanization 1.3.2. Production and Morphology 1.3.3. Types 1.3.4. Processing 1.3.5. Performance and Product Positioning 1.3.6. Uses 1.3.7. Commercial Products and Trade Names 2. Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Raw Materials 2.3. Production 2.4. Properties 2.5. Processing and Use 2.6. Economic Aspects 2.7. Toxicology and Occupational Health 3. Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomers 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Raw Materials 3.3. Production 3.4. Microstructure and Composition of Segments 3.4.1. Short‐Chain Ester Units (Hard Segments) 3.4.2. Long‐Chain Polyether Soft Segments 3.4.3. Hydrocarbon Soft Segments 3.4.4. Polyester Soft Segments 3.5. Properties 3.6. Blends 3.7. Uses 3.8. Producers, Trade Names 4. Thermoplastic Polyamide Elastomers 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Raw Materials 4.2.1. Oligoamide Unit 4.2.2. Polyether Units 4.3. Manufacture of Block Polyetheramides 4.3.1. Polyetherester Amides 4.3.2. Synthesis of Polyetheramides 4.4. Physical and Chemical Properties 4.4.1. Block Variations 4.4.2. Morphology 4.4.3. Outstanding Properties 4.4.4. Chemical Resistance 4.4.5. Processing 4.5. Uses 4.6. Trade Names 5. Styrenic Block Copolymers 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Synthesis 5.3. Properties 5.4. Uses 5.4.1. Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings 5.4.2. Modification of Bitumen 5.4.3. Compounded Products 5.4.4. Modification of Plastics