Introduction to physical polymer science

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Introduction to physical polymer science

L.H. Sperling

Wiley-Interscience, c2001

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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A revised edition of a classic text. Polymers are macromolecules built up by linking large numbers of smaller molecules. Due to their diverse physical properties, polymers have become central to a number of important industries, including plastics, rubber, adhesives, fiber, and paint industries. "Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, Third Edition" is the definitive reference for polymer researchers. Emphasizing interrelationships between molecular structure and the morphology and mechanical behavior of polymers, the Third Edition incorporates new findings in processing and characterizing polymers. Many new worked examples and study problems have been added. The new material includes: new chapters devoted to polymer surfaces and polymer blends; discussions on solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance methods, self-assembled polymers, scaling law basics, polymer processing, hyperbranched dendrimers, and the kinetics of polymerization; and current research interests, such as polyolefins, thermoset plastics, pyroelectric and piezoelectric polymers, supercritical fluids, biomedical applications, film formation, and natural polymers. "Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, Third Edition" continues to be the ideal resource for students and professional chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, and polymer scientists.

Table of Contents

Preface. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Symbols and Definitions. Introduction to Polymer Science. Chain Structure and Configuration. Molecular Weights and Sizes. Concentrated Solutions and Phase Separation Behavior. The Amorphous State. The Crystalline State. Polymers in the Liquid Crystalline State. Glass--Rubber Transition Behavior. Cross--linked Polymers and Rubber Elasticity. Polymer Viscoelasticity and Rheology. Mechanical Behavior of Polymers. Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces. Multicomponent Polymeric Materials. Modern Polymer Topics. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA52416297
  • ISBN
    • 0471329215
  • LCCN
    00051316
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xl, 671 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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