Polybutilene Therephthalate (PBT), Synthesis and Properties

The production and application of polymeric materials based on poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) has increased dramatically. The main reason for this is that PBT and its composites have a number of profitable properties, such as increased mechanical characteristics, good resistance to chemicals and water, processability, etc.
This volume gives an analysis of recent achievements in the field of synthesis, structural investigations, and properties of PBT. Furthermore, the mechanism of PBT synthesis by equilibrium polycondensation reaction is described together with the used reagents, catalysts and stabilizers.

This volume gives an analysis of recent achievements in the field of synthesis, structural investigations, and properties of PBT. Furthermore, the mechanism of PBT synthesis by equilibrium polycondensation reaction is described together with the used reagents, catalysts and stabilizers.

Muslim A. Mikitaev was born June 24, 1969 in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. He graduated from the Kabardino-Balkarian Kabardino-Balkarian State University and has a Ph.D. degree. He is the expert in the field of synthesis of polyethers. M.A. Mikitaev is the author of 40 papers and patents.
Timur A. Borukaev was born September 11, 1967 in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. He graduated from Kabardino-Balkarian State University and has Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees. At present he is a professor at the Kabardino-Balkarian State University. His basic research deals with polyethers and composition materials. T.A. Borukaev is the author of more than 140 papers and patents.