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  • Your Leatherwork - With Plates and Diagrams by the Author

    by Betty Dougherty ...
    This detailed and well-illustrated work on leathercraft and its techniques was first published in the 1940s and provides an instructional and informative guide to leatherwork as a craft and an art, written in a candid and personal style. Contents include: foreword - introduction - Materials - Design - Cutting Your Pattern and Material Construction Notes - Small Articles - Handbags - Travelling ... Read more

    PHP582.34 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Multilayer Flexible Packaging

    Edited by John R. Wagner Jr. ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Multilayer Flexible Packaging, Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the manufacturing and applications of flexible plastic films, covering materials, hardware and processes, and multilayer film designs and applications. The book gives engineers and technicians a better understanding of the capability and limitations of multilayer flexible films and how to use them to make effective ... Read more

    PHP15,820.89

  • Silk

    A World History

    by Aarathi Prasad ...
    A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp... ... Read more

    PHP1,166.79

  • Leather Craft

    by Gladys J. Shaw ...
    Originally published in London, 1927. The author was a well known craftsman and wrote several books on design and craftwork. Contents Include : Types of Leather and Decoration Thonging and Making Up, Press Studs, etc Stencilling, Modelling and Embossing Carved or Cut Work, Staining, Colouring, Inlaying, Etc Metal Enrichments, Ruskin Stones, Tooling, Poker Work, Polishing, Etc Historical Note, ... Read more

    PHP407.46 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Advances in Diverse Applications of Polymer Composites

    Synthesis, Application, and Characterization

    Edited by Suji Mary Zachariah, Yang Weimin, Maciej Jaroszewski, Sabu Thomas ...
    This new volume focuses on polymers, their characterization, and their various applications. These include drug delivery applications, electromagnetic shielding, ferroelectric applications, and many more. The book covers synthesis, characterization, and property studies of some of these polymers including their morphology, structure, and dynamics. It also introduces the most recent innovations and ... Read more

    PHP9,323.84

  • Handbook of Thermoset Plastics

    Edited by Hanna Dodiuk ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Handbook of Thermoset Plastics, Fourth Edition provides complete coverage of the chemical processes, manufacturing techniques and design properties of each polymer, along with its applications. This new edition has been expanded to include the latest developments in the field, with new chapters on radiation curing, biological adhesives, vitrimers, and 3D printing. This detailed handbook considers ... Read more

    PHP16,089.29

  • Theoretical Aspects of Heterogeneous Catalysis

    by John B. Moffat ...
    Series series Van Nostrand Reinhold Electrical/Computer Science and Engineering Series
    Catalysis involves just about every field of scientific study. This means that a multidisciplinary approach is needed in catalytic studies. Catalysis involves breaking and forming new bonds and this requires an under standing of either adsorption by bonding to an extended structures or bonding in a coordination sphere. Any understanding of catalytic action must necessarily involve an understanding ... Read more

    PHP3,116.19

  • Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Third Edition

    by Anil Kumar, Rakesh K. Gupta ...
    Exploring the chemistry of synthesis, mechanisms of polymerization, reaction engineering of step-growth and chain-growth polymerization, polymer characterization, thermodynamics and structural, mechanical, thermal and transport behavior of polymers as melts, solutions and solids, Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Third Edition covers essential concepts and breakthroughs in reactor design and ... Read more

    PHP10,492.60

  • Composite Materials

    Concurrent Engineering Approach

    by S. M. Sapuan ...
    Composite Materials: Concurrent Engineering Approach covers different aspects of concurrent engineering approaches in the development of composite products. It is an equally valuable reference for teachers, students, and industry sectors, including information and knowledge on concurrent engineering for composites that are gathered together in one comprehensive resource. - Contains information ... Read more

    PHP9,116.99

  • Plastic Conversion Processes

    A Concise and Applied Guide

    by Eric Cybulski ...
    The explosion of plastic material development continues to generate a proliferation of conversion processes and variants of these methods. Unfortunately, most books on plastics conversion focus on a single process, such as injection molding, limiting their usefulness to readers without prior knowledge of the field. Few, if any, single-source texts ... Read more

    PHP6,761.31

  • Handbook of Specialty Elastomers

    Edited by Robert C. Klingender ...
    Written and edited by experts on specialty elastomers applications in the mechanical and automotive products industries, the Handbook of Specialty Elastomers provides a single source reference for the design of compounds using specialty elastomers.This book defines specialty elastomers as heat-, oil-, fuel-, and solvent-resistant polymer ... Read more

    PHP5,537.18

  • Principles of Fabric Formation

    by Prabir Kumar Banerjee ...
    Textile fabrics of various structures are being increasingly used by engineers of different disciplines. This junior/senior undergraduate-level textbook focuses on the diverse technical principles involved at each stage of the formation of different types of fabrics. The book covers topics such as winding, warping, sizing, woven fabric construction, weaving, weft knitting, warp knitting, braiding, ... Read more

    PHP6,761.31

  • Smart Polymers

    Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine

    Edited by Igor Galaev, Bo Mattiasson ...
    The first book to tackle the application of smart polymers in bioseparation and bioprocessing, Smart Polymers: Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine broke new ground in this challenging field. Completely revised, updated, and following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the second edition is poised to take its place as a premier reference ... Read more

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  • Databook of Blowing and Auxiliary Agents

    by George Wypych ...
    Databook of Blowing and Auxiliary Agents, Second Edition includes the most current information on foaming technology, guiding users on the proper selection of formulation, which is highly dependent on the mechanisms of action of blowing agents and foaming agents, as well as dispersion and solubility. The book includes properties of 23 groups of blowing agents and the typical range of technical ... Read more

    PHP16,893.29

  • Experimental Methods in Polymer Science

    Modern Methods in Polymer Research and Technology

    by Toyoichi Tanaka ...
    Series series Polymers, Interfaces and Biomaterials
    Successful characterization of polymer systems is one of the most important objectives of today's experimental research of polymers. Considering the tremendous scientific, technological, and economic importance of polymeric materials, not only for today's applications but for the industry of the 21st century, it is impossible to overestimate the usefulness of experimental techniques in this field. ... Read more

    PHP9,116.99

  • Anionic Polymerization

    Principles, Practice, Strength, Consequences and Applications

    Edited by Akira Hirao, Nikos Hadjichristidis ...
    This book presents these important facts: a) The mechanism of anionic polymerization, a more than 50-year challenge in polymer chemistry, has now become better understood; b) Precise synthesis of many polymers with novel architectures (triblock, multi-block, graft, exact graft, comb, cyclic, many armed stars with multi-components, dendrimer-like hyper-branched, and their structural mixed (co ... Read more

    PHP18,015.19

  • Polymers in Oil and Gas Industry

    by Vikas Mittal ...
    Series series Oil and Gas
    Applications of polymers in various aspects of oil and gas industry are targeted in the book. These applications include enhanced oil recovery, oil spill clean up, membranes, adsorbents and coatings, among others. The majority of the chapters review the current state of art of the polymer applications in these areas. In addition, ample fundamental insights have been provided to make the readers ... Read more

    PHP9,915.59

  • Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2

    Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties

    Edited by Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan ...
    The Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume Two: Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties covers modifications, functionalization, analysis and properties of polymers from natural sources. The book begins by introducing the current state-of-the-art, challenges and opportunities in natural polymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of methods for chemical, physical and surface ... Read more

    PHP13,534.39

  • Simulation Methods for Polymers

    Edited by Michael Kotelyanskii, Doros N. Theodorou ...
    Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids, Second Edition offers state-of-the-art information on all the major synthetic fluids, describing established products as well as highly promising experimental fluids with commercial potential. This second edition contains chapters on polyinternalolefins, polymer esters, refrigeration lubes, polyphenyl ethers, highly refined mineral oils, ... Read more

    PHP5,129.13

  • Conformations

    Connecting the Chemical Structures and Material Behaviors of Polymers

    by Alan E. Tonelli, Jialong Shen ...
    Among the materials found in Nature’s many diverse living organisms or produced by human industry, those made from polymers are dominant. In Nature, they are not only dominant, but they are, as well, uniquely necessary to life. Conformations: Connecting the Chemical Structures and Material Behaviors of Polymers explores how the detailed chemical structures of polymers can be characterized, how ... Read more

    PHP3,963.29

  • Fundamentals of Textiles and their Care-5th ed.

    by Susheela Dantyagi ...
    This book takes into account the needs of consumers and home science students. It deals with various aspects of textiles, both natural and synthetic, colours and dyes in fabrics, and properties of soap and laundering. The new topics added are: scope of textiles, high tenacity viscose rayon, permanent press in fabrics, and home dyeing.  ... Read more

    PHP349.17

  • Effects of Glucose and Salts on the Wearing Quality of Sole Leather

    by P. L. Wormeley ...
    This is a comprehensive scientific investigation into the effects of glucose and salts on sole leather, originally published by the United States Department of Commerce in 1919. The study is explained in detail and its results presented clearly and concisely with the aid of tables, illustrations, and photographs. This vintage book is recommended or those with an interest in leather boot and shoe ... Read more

    PHP407.46 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Handbook of Textile Design

    by J Wilson ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Designers in the textile industry have a wide range of roles and responsibilities and are frequently required to make design decisions throughout the manufacturing process. This very practical handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the textile designer within the textile industry. It deals with the all aspects of the design process from the beginning – from how to go about ... Read more

    PHP7,078.89

  • Glove Making - How to Make Leather, Knitted, Crochet and String Gloves for Men, Women and Children

    by Various ...
    This vintage book contains a complete guide to making a gloves, with detailed directions for using leather, employing patterns, cutting, stitching, and everything else one might need to know. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to readers wishing to make their own gloves. Contents include: “The Choice of Leathers”, “Patterns ... Read more

    PHP582.34 or Free with Kobo Plus