"Polyester" ed. by Hosam El-Din M. Saleh

This book comprises 16 chapters covering synthesis, characterization and applications of polyester. Chemical and biological methods for synthesis of polyester were one of the most important points of research added. Mechanical, physical, chemical characterizations and improvement of polyester were explored.

Some aspects of applications in immobilization of radioactive wastes, coating of aluminum alloys used in aircraft, fabrics manufacturing and the development of the new composites were covered, emphasising vast possibilities of implementation of that polymer.
This book should serve as a support to many scientists, researchers and students as well as to other experts, both in academia and industry.

Contents
Preface
Section 1 Synthesis and Characterizations
1 Synthesis of Thermally Stable Polyesters
2 Poly (trimethylene terephthalate) - The New Generation of Engineering Thermoplastic Polyester
3 Whey Lactose as a Raw Material for Microbial Production of Biodegradable Polyesters
4 Bioactive Polyesters in Marine and Plant Endophytic Fungi
5 Degradation and Recyclability of Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate)
6 Degradation of Polyesters in Medical Applications
Section 2 Polyester Composites
7 Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites
8 Unsaturated Polyester Resin for Specialty Applications
9 Tribological Properties of Polyester Composites: Effect of Vegetable Oils and Polymer Fibers
10 Time Dependent Behavior of Polymer Concrete Using Unsaturated Polyester Resin
11 Characterizations of Polyester-Cement Composites Used for the Immobilization of Radioactive Wastes
Section 3 Fabrics Manufacturing
12 Hand Evaluation and Formability of Japanese Traditional 'Chirimen' Fabrics
13 Compressive Stress Relaxation and Creep Properties of Synthetic Fiber and Regenerated Fiber Assemblies
14 Giving Functional Properties to Fabrics Containing Polyester Fibres from Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) with the Printing Method
Section 4 Electrical Applications
15 Electric Breakdown Model for Super-Thin Polyester Foil
16 Improvement of the Electrochemical Behavior of 2024-T3 Ale lad Using Polyester Coatings