Introduction to Physical Polymer ScienceAn Updated Edition of the Classic Text Polymers constitute the basis for the plastics, rubber, adhesives, fiber, and coating industries. The Fourth Edition of Introduction to Physical Polymer Science acknowledges the industrial success of polymers and the advancements made in the field while continuing to deliver the comprehensive introduction to polymer science that made its predecessors classic texts. The Fourth Edition continues its coverage of amorphous and crystalline materials, glass transitions, rubber elasticity, and mechanical behavior, and offers updated discussions of polymer blends, composites, and interfaces, as well as such basics as molecular weight determination. Thus, interrelationships among molecular structure, morphology, and mechanical behavior of polymers continue to provide much of the value of the book. Newly introduced topics include:
In addition, new sections have been included on fire retardancy, friction and wear, optical tweezers, and more. Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, Fourth Edition provides both an essential introduction to the field as well as an entry point to the latest research and developments in polymer science and engineering, making it an indispensable text for chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, and polymer science and engineering students and professionals. |
From inside the book
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... Thermodynamics , Molecular Weights , and Sizes 3.1 Introduction / 71 3.2 The Solubility Parameter / 73 3.3 Thermodynamics of Mixing / 79 3.4 Molecular Weight Averages / 85 3.5 Determination of the Number - Average Molecular Weight / 87 ...
... Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams / 338 7.6 Mesophase Identification in Thermotropic Polymers / 341 7.7 Fiber Formation / 342 ... Thermodynamic Equation of State / 437 9.6 Equation of. 9.1 Cross - links and Networks / 427 9.2 Historical ...
Leslie H. Sperling. 9.5 Thermodynamic Equation of State / 437 9.6 Equation of State for Gases / 439 9.7 Statistical Thermodynamics of Rubber Elasticity / 442 9.8 The “Carnot Cycle” for Elastomers / 450 9.9 Continuum Theories of Rubber ...
... Thermodynamics of Surfaces and Interfaces / 615 12.3 Instrumental Methods of Characterization / 619 12.4 Conformation of Polymer Chains in a Polymer Blend Interphase / 644 12.5 The Dilute Solution–Solid Interface / 646 12.6 Instrumental ...
... thermodynamics, kinetics, and polymer chain structure work together to strengthen the field of polymer science. Following suit, the teaching of polymer science in colleges and universities around the world has continued to evolve. Where ...
Contents
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3 Dilute Solution Thermodynamics Molecular Weights and Sizes | 71 |
4 Concentrated Solutions Phase Separation Behavior and Diffusion | 145 |
5 The Amorphous State | 197 |
6 The Crystalline State | 239 |
7 Polymers in the Liquid Crystalline State | 325 |
8 GlassRubber Transition Behavior | 349 |
9 Crosslinked Polymers and Rubber Elasticity | 427 |
10 Polymer Viscoelasticity and Rheology | 507 |
11 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers | 557 |
12 Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces | 613 |
13 Multicomponent Polymeric Materials | 687 |
14 Modern Polymer Topics | 757 |
Index | 827 |