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The definitive guide to polymer principles, properties, synthesis, and applicationsPolymer Science and Technology, Second Edition systematically reviews both the current state of polymer science and technology and emerging advances in the field. Leading polymer specialist Joel R. Fried offers thoroughly updated coverage of both polymer processing principles and the latest polymer applications in a wide range of industries -- including medicine, biotechnology, chemicals, and electronics. In addition to synthetic polymer chemistry, Fried covers polymer properties in solution and in melt, rubber, and solid states, and surveys all important categories of plastics. This Second Edition also adds many new example calculations, homework problems, and bibliographic references. In-depth coverage includes: Polymer synthesis, including metallocene catalysis, atom-transfer radical and plasma polymerization, the use of supercritical fluids, and genetic engineeringAmorphous and crystalline states, transitions, and mechanical properties Characterization techniques, including new coverage of temperature-modulated DSCPolymer engineering, from rheology to modeling of polymer processing operationsFundamental principles of polymer blends and composites -- including up-to-the-minute discussions of nanocompositesCommodity thermoplastics and fibers, with new coverage of syndiotactic polystyrene, biopolymers, and naturally occurring polymersElastomers and thermosets Engineering and specialty polymers, including dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers, amorphous Teflon, and new electrical/optical applicationsMembrane separations and new coverage of barrier polymersPRENTICE HALLUpper Saddle River, NJ 07458www phptr.comISBN: 0-13-018168-4

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JOEL R. FRIED is Professor of Chemical Engineering and Past Director of the Polymer Research Center and Head of the Department of the Chemical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He has authored over 125 journal articles and several patents and book chapters and serves as Editor of Polymer Contents and a member of the Editorial Boards of Polymer and the Journal of Polymer Engineering. His research interests include computational polymer science and membrane science and technology. He holds a B.S. degree in biology from RPI, B.S. and M.E. degrees in chemical engineering from RPI, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst).

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