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Now in its second edition, this widely used text provides a unique presentation of today's polymer science. It is both comprehensive and readable. The authors are leading educators in this field with extensive background in industrial and academic polymer research. The text starts with a description of the types of microstructures found in polymer materials. This forms the basis of understanding some of the key features of the various mechanisms of homopolymerization and copolymerization that are discussed in following chapters. Also discussed in these chapters are the kinetics and statistics of polymerization with a separate chapter on the characterization of chain structure by spectroscopic methods. The next part of the text deals with chain conformation, structure and morphology, leading to a discussion of crystallization, melting and glass transition. The discussion then moves from solid state to solution properties where solution thermodynamics is introduced. This provides the basis for discussion of the measurement of molecular weight by various solution methods. The final chapter deals with mechanical and rheological properties, which are discussed from a phenomenological continuum approach and then in terms of a fundamental molecular perspective. Altogether, the text provides a comprehensive, lucid introduction to today's polymer science as a foundation to the R&D of polymeric materials. More than 200 schematics and other figures illustrate key concepts and important aspects of polymeric materials. The text will be useful as an update for polymer and other materials scientists in industry, and as an introduction to engineers working with polymeric materials who would benefit from a better understanding of polymer science basics.

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Author:   Michael M. Coleman (Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA) ,  Paul C. Painter (Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9781566765596

ISBN 10:   1566765595
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   30 April 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

THE NATURE OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS What Are Polymers - What Is Polymer Science? Some Basic Definitions Molecular Weight Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading Appendix: Chemical Structures of Some Common Polymers POLYMER SYNTHESIS Introduction Step-Growth Polymerization Chain or Addition Polymerization Polymerization Processes Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading KINETICS OF STEP-GROWTH AND ADDITION POLYMERIZATION Introduction The Kinetics of Step-Growth Polymerization Kinetics of Free Radical Polymerization Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading STATISTICS OF STEP-GROWTH POLYMERIZATIONS Introduction The Statistics of Linear Polycondensation Molecular Weight Distributions in Linear Condensation Polymers Multichain Condensation Polymers Theory of Gelation Random Branching without Network Formation Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading COPOLYMERIZATION General Overview The Copolymer Equation Reactivity Ratios and Copolymer Composition Copolymer Sequence Distribution and the Application of Probability Theory Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading SPECTROSCOPY AND THE CHARACTERIZATION OF CHAIN STRUCTURE Introduction Fundamentals of Spectroscopy Basic Infrared Spectroscopy Characterization of Polymers by Infrared Spectroscopy Basic NMR Spectroscopy Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading STRUCTURE Introduction States of Matter and Bonding in Polymer Materials The Conformations or Configurations of Polymer Chains Random Walks, Random Flights and Disordered Polymer Chains Polymer Morphology Final Words - A Brief Comment on Size Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading CRYSTALLIZATION, MELTING AND THE GLASS TRANSITION Overview and General Approach Some Fundamentals Crystallization and Melting: Some Equilibrium Considerations The Kinetics of Polymer Crystallization The Crystalline Melting Temperature The Glass Transition Temperature Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading THERMODYNAMICS OF POLYMER SOLUTIONS AND BLENDS Introduction The Free Energy of Mixing The Phase Behavior of Polymer Solutions and Blends Dilute Solutions, Excluded Volume and the Theta Temperature Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND BRANCHING Introduction Osmotic Pressure and the Determination of Number average Molecular Weight Light Scattering and the Determination of Weight Average Molecular Weight Solution Viscometry and the Viscosity Average Molecular Weight Size Exclusion Chromatography SEC and the Determination of Long Chain Branching Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading MECHANICAL AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Introduction and Overview A Brief Review of Some Fundamentals Deviations form Ideal Behavior Introduction to Viscoelasticity Mechanical and Theoretical Models of Viscoeleastic Behavior Non-Linear Mechanical and Rheological Behavior Ultimate Properties Study Questions Suggestions for Further Reading INDEX

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This is, quite simply, the besttextbook on polymer science I have ever read. Why such strong praise? Because the writing style is colloquialand the whole book screams of the authors' tremendous enthusiasm for the subject. The authors are clearly experienced teachers. - Chemistry in Britain (The Royal Society of Chemistry) The topics covered are treated in considerable detail and generally with high credibility. [T]he writing style and format are quite accessible to the reader. - Robert Burford, Department of Materials Science, University of NSW in Materials Australia The book is very strong on experimental techniques (especially spectroscopic techniques) for polymer characterization. Recommended. - Nicholas A. Peppas, School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University deep and understandable view of specific aspects of the chemistry and physics of polymers. - Revista de Plasticos Modernos (Journal of Modern Plastics)

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