Overview

A practical guide to the study and understanding of the structure of synthetic polymer materials using the complete range of microscopic techniques. The major part of this book is devoted to specimen preparation and applications. Light microscopy is treated on an equal footing with scanning and transmission electron microscopy techniques. Topics such as microtomy, staining, polishing, etching, fracture and critical point drying are fully described. The application of microscopy to the problem solving of a wide range of polymer systems is described: these include fibres, films, engineering resins and plastics, composites and polymer blends, emulsions and a special section on liquid crystalline polymers. Applications of model studies for research and more detailed problem solving structure-property studies are presented. This second edition includes a new chapter, additional applications and imaging considerations using microscopy techniques that have become popular during the last eight years. Highlighted are field emission and low voltage scanning electron microscopy and the scanning probe microscopies, namely scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopy. New applications and additional references provide a critical update. Polymer Microscopy is written primarily for the industrial microscopist, but all polymer scientists and engineers will find the work a valuable reference source. This book should be of interest to all R&D staff concerned with characterization of polymers, libraries in materials science, chemical engineering, and manufacturing university departments.

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Author:   Linda C. Sawyer ,  David T. Grubb
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.270kg
ISBN:  

9780412604904

ISBN 10:   0412604906
Pages:   424
Publication Date:   30 November 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9780412257100
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction to polymer morphology: polymer materials; polymer morphology; polymer processes; polymer characterization. Part 2 Fundamentals of microscopy: introduction; optical microscopy (OM); scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); scanning probe microscopy (SPM); microscopy of radiation sensitive materials; analytical microscopy; quantitative microscopy; dynamic microscopy. Part 3 Imaging theory: imaging with lenses; imaging by scanning electron beam; imaging by scanning a solid probe; polarizing microscopy; radiation effects. Part 4 Specimen preparation methods: simple preparation methods; polishing; microtomy; staining; etching; replication; conductive coatings; yielding and fracture; freezing and drying methods. Part 5 Polymer applications: fibres; films and membranes; engineering resins and plastics; composites; emulsions and adhesives; liquid crystalline polymers. Part 6 New techniques in polymer microscopy: introduction; optical microscopy; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); scanning tunneling microscopy (STM); scanning force microscopy (SFM). Part 7 Problem solving summary: where to start; instrumental techniques; interpretation; supporting characterizations. Appendices.

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... a very good introduction for the newcomer to the subject...very readable, clear and instructive, has an extensive bibliography, high-quality micrographs and is well produced.' Journal of Microscopy ...is an excellent investment and outstanding reference.' Trends in Polymer Science

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