Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

The Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, 4th Edition, provides structured reference guidance on how ultraviolet radiation alters material properties and how additive chemistries prevent degradation. This reference handbook covers photophysical principles while detailing modern methods used to protect synthetic polymers and rubbers in industrial applications.

This 4th Edition incorporates updated findings from recent literature and patents detailing light-induced degradation phenomena. Coverage spans foundational photochemistry, commercial stabilizer classes, stabilizer retention, and analytical testing methods used to evaluate material performance.

The volume functions as a companion to the Databook of UV Stabilizers. It delivers practical reference material suitable for academic researchers in mechanical engineering, professional materials engineers, and industrial scientists who design components using plastics.