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Citation
(1999), "Printing Materials: Science and Technology", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 28 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.1999.12928cae.003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Printing Materials: Science and Technology
Printing Materials: Science and Technology
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Pira International has just published its latest guide Printing Materials: Science and Technology.
The 567 page hardback book has been written by Bob Thompson who is director of Graduate Studies and Research for the School of Printing Technology at the London College of Printing.
Printing Materials: Science and Technology is a comprehensive study with chapters covering:
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Adhesion and adhesives;
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Applications of quantum effects in printing;
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Atoms and molecules;
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Basic optics for printing;
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Chemical bonding;
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Chemistry and physics of colour
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Digital imaging techniques andmaterials;
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Influences of moisture and relative humidity on paper and board;
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Measurement and control of the colour of inks and ink films;
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New plate technologies materials for digital platemaking systems;
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Organic chemistry and printing
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Organic pigment technology;
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Paper manufacture;
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Paper properties and printing problems;
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Photographic systems;
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Photopolymer plates;
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Polymers and their applications in printing;
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Printing inks;
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Radiation curing and water-based ink systems;
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Recycled paper;
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Rheology and ink transfer requirements.
Printing Materials: Science and Technology contains 35 tables and 310 figures.
Printing Materials: Science and Technology is available from Pira International's Publications Office priced £55/US$90 on +44 (0) 1372 802080; Fax: +44 (0) 1372 802079 or E-mail; publications@pira.co.uk