Training in Plastics Technology

A basic introduction to the field of plastics technology, from chemical fundamentals and processing methods, to the problems of waste disposal and plastics recycling. The methodical didactic design of the book is intended to facilitate self-paced learning.

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An easily understandable introduction to the world of plastics. This text and workbook covers the entire subject area of plastics in an easily understandable way, from chemical fundamentals and processing methods to the problems of waste disposal and plastics recycling. In the appendices, the reader will find references to additional literature, an introduction to plastics-related occupations and a glossary to facilitate the use of new terms. The key questions at the beginning of each of the twenty lessons are intended to help the reader work through the lesson with specific objectives in mind. The review questions at the end of each lesson allow the readers to test her knowledge. The methodical didactic design of the book facilitates self-paced learning. This increases not only the technical competence of the student, but also his ability to approach problems in a methodical manner. The textbook will thus continue to fulfill the requirements of modern occupational training far into the future. In order to enhance the student's understanding of plastics and improve his or her ability to think in context, the compact disk is used as an example in many lessons of the book.