The Chemistry of Polymers, fourth edition, is a fully updated new edition of the well established and highly readable introductory text book on polymer science, ideal for those requiring a broad overview of the subject. Following on from the success of the earlier editions, The Chemistry of Polymers, fourth edition, continues to explore the subject from an applications point of view, providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of polymer science including synthesis, structure, properties, degradation and dendrimers. Recent advances in special topics in polymer chemistry and polymers and the environment arealso discussed in an informative and up-to-date manner. Highlights include new sections on RAFT polymerization, polymers in drug delivery and polymer LEDs and updated sections on green polymerization, polymers for solar cells and polymers from renewable sources showcasing the recent developments and applications in this exciting area. INDICE: Polymer Chemistry; Basic Concepts; The History of the Concept of the Macromolecule; Classification of Polymers; Structure and Properties of Polymers; Polymerisation Reactions; Chain Polymerisation; Arrangement of Monomer Units; Kinetics of Chain Polymerisation; Autoacceleration; Practical Methods ofChain Polymerisation; Other Chain Polymerisation Mechanisms; Step Polymerisation; Step polymerisation with Polyfunctional monomers; Copolymerisation; Polymer Structure; Polymer Stereochemistry; Polymer Crystallinity; Thermal and Mechanical Properties; Crosslinking; Phenol–Formaldehyde Resins; Unsaturated Polyester Resins; Polyurethanes; Epoxy Resins; Polymer Solutions; Dissolution of Polymers; Solubility Parameters; Simple Liquid Mixtures and Raoult's Law; Entropy of Mixing; Real Molecules in Dilute Solution; Shapes of Polymer Molecules inSolution; Reptation Model of Molecular Motion; Water-Soluble Polymers; Uses of High-Viscosity Polymer Solutions; Polymer Melts; Methods of Determining Relative Molar Mass; Molar Masses from Colligative Properties; Vapour Phase Osmometry; Light Scattering; Viscosity Methods of Determining Relative Molar Mass; End Group Analysis; Gel Permeation Chromatography; Mechanical Properties of Polymers; Stress, Strain, and Young's Modulus; Brittle and Tough Fracture; Types of Strength; The Influence of Surfaces; Viscoelasticity; Creep and Stress Relaxation; Cold Drawing; Dynamic Tests; Time/Temperature Relationship; RubberlikeElasticity; Reinforced Polymers; Practical Measurements of Mechanical Properties; Further Reading; Polymer Degradation; Behaviour of Polymers In Fires; Assessment of Combustion Behaviour; Improvement of Stability of Polymers in Fires; Weathering of Polymers; Protection of Polymers from Photo-oxidation; Biological Degradation of Polymers; Exploitation of Polymer Degradation; x Contents; RSC_COP_Contentsqxd // : PM Page x; Contents xi; Dendrimers; Introduction; Organic Dendrimers; Supramolecular Dendrimers; Shapes and Conformations of Dendrimers; Dendrimer Micelles; Characterization of Dendrimers; Applications of Dendrimers; Megamers; Further Reading; Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry; Introduction; Polymers in Medicine; Ionomers; Electronically Conducting Polymers; Interpenetrating Polymer Networks; Inorganic Polymers; Polymer Liquid Crystals; Polymers for Food Packaging; Polymers and the Environment; Introduction; Pollution by Polymers; The Nature of the Problem; Polymers and Energy; Recycling ofPolymers; Degradable Polymers; The Future; Further Reading
- ISBN: 978-1-84973-391-5
- Editorial: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 198
- Fecha Publicación: 16/12/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés