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Polyvinylchloride (PVC): Structure and Properties Relationship

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Polyvinylchloride-based Blends

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Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is one of the widely used synthetic polymers which can be used in many industries like packaging, automobiles, electrical, medical, sports and construction. It can be prepared by different polymerization techniques. Multiple additives like lubricants, fillers, processing aids, pigments, blowing agents, antioxidants, anti-aging agents, UV absorbers, etc., are used to tailor its properties. It can be processed by different techniques to manufacture different products. In this chapter, different methods for the synthesis of PVC along with various polymerization techniques used for its synthesis are discussed. Additionally, different additives, processing techniques, properties, and applications are also reviewed in this text.

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    Shahzad Maqsood Khan, Nafisa Gull, Rafi Ullah Khan & Muhammad Taqi Zahid Butt

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Khan, S.M., Gull, N., Khan, R.U., Butt, M.T.Z. (2022). Polyvinylchloride (PVC): Structure and Properties Relationship. In: P. M., V., Darie-Nita, R.N. (eds) Polyvinylchloride-based Blends. Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78455-3_2

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