Polymer Chemistry - Properties and Applications, By: Peacock, Andrew J.; Calhoun, Allison
Hanser Publishers, 2006
This book provides undergraduates and professionals with a comprehensive introduction to the study of polymers. Special emphasis is given to the characteristics that set polymers apart from small molecules, as studied in classic chemistry courses. The various branches of polymer science are introduced and discussed in a systematic manner, starting from basic chemical structures, continuing through supermolecular organization and physical properties. Specific examples are used throughout to illustrate how end usage relates to the principles under discussion. A series of chapters is devoted to case studies describing the principal classes of synthetic polymers.
Contents:
Front Matter
• Preface Text • Table of Contents Text 1. Introduction to Synthetic Polymers
2. Polymer Chemistry
3. Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer
4. Kinetics
5. Molecular Characterization of Polymers
6. Rheological Properties of Polymeric Materials
7. Development and Characterization of Solid State Molecular and Supermolecular Structure
8. Solid State Properties of Polymers
9. Polymer Degradation and Stability
10. Polymeric Mixtures
11. Extrusion Processes
12. Compounding
13. Injection Molding
14. Blow Molding
15. Rotational Molding
16. Thermoforming
17. Recycling
18. Polyethylene
19. Polypropylene
20. Polycarbonates
21. Polystyrene
22. Polyvinyl Chloride
23. Nylons
24. Polyesters
25. Polyurethanes
Subject Index
• About the Authors
Hanser Publishers, 2006
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