Giant Molecules: Essential Materials for Everyday Living and Problem Solving
Author:   Charles E. Carraher, Jr. (Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL) ,  Charles E. Carraher
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
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9780471273998


Pages:   483
Publication Date:   22 July 2003
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Charles E. Carraher, Jr. (Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL) ,  Charles E. Carraher
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Wiley-Interscience
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780471273998


ISBN 10:   0471273996
Pages:   483
Publication Date:   22 July 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface. The Building Blocks of Our World. Small Organic Molecules. Introduction to the Science of Giant Molecules. Relationships Between the Properties and Structure of Giant Molecules. Physical and Chemical Testing of Polymers. Thermoplastics. Engineering Plastics. Thermosets. Fibers. Rubbers (Elastomers) Paints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives. Composites. Nature's Giant Molecules: The Plant Kingdom. Nature's Giant Molecules: The Animal Kingdom. Derivatives of Natural Polymers. Inorganic Polymers. Specialty Polymers. Additives and Starting Materials. The Future of Giant Molecules. Appendix 1. Studying Giant Molecules. Appendix 2. Electronic Web Sites. Index.

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?an exemplary book?anyone with an interest in science will find this book worth perusing.? (Journal of Metals Online, September 1, 2004) There is almost everything about molecules which form the basis of life?in this book?there are nice and descriptive figures and tables, as well as some really interesting historical background? (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, May 2004) ...could serve as a source guide to many general audiences... (Polymer News)


...an exemplary book...anyone with an interest in science will find this book worth perusing. (Journal of Metals Online, September 1, 2004) There is almost everything about molecules which form the basis of life...in this book...there are nice and descriptive figures and tables, as well as some really interesting historical background... (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, May 2004) ...could serve as a source guide to many general audiences... (Polymer News)


!an exemplary book!anyone with an interest in science will find this book worth perusing. (Journal of Metals Online, September 1, 2004) There is almost everything about molecules which form the basis of life!in this book!there are nice and descriptive figures and tables, as well as some really interesting historical background! (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, May 2004) ...could serve as a source guide to many general audiences... (Polymer News)


Author Information

CHARLES E. CARRAHER Jr., PhD, is Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, and is associate director of the Florida Center for Environmental Studies.

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