Chemistry of Polymers, Third Edition, is a well established and highly readable introductory text book on polymer science, ideal for chemists requiring a broad introduction to the subject. Like its predecessors it has been written primarily from an applications point of view, emphasising practical applications and providing a comprehensive introduction on all aspects of polymer science including polymer synthesis, characterisation, reaction kinetics and materials science. Specialised topics such as polymer degradation, polymers and pollution and a variety of technological developments are also…mehr
Chemistry of Polymers, Third Edition, is a well established and highly readable introductory text book on polymer science, ideal for chemists requiring a broad introduction to the subject. Like its predecessors it has been written primarily from an applications point of view, emphasising practical applications and providing a comprehensive introduction on all aspects of polymer science including polymer synthesis, characterisation, reaction kinetics and materials science. Specialised topics such as polymer degradation, polymers and pollution and a variety of technological developments are also discussed in an informative and up-to-date manner. This third edition has been extensively revised to include the latest developments in polymer science. Highlights and updates include a new chapter on dendrimers - a field of chemistry that has grown enormously in the last ten years. Coverage of 'Special topics in polymer chemistry' and 'Polymers in the environment' have both been updated to reflect recent developments in the field, including polymer recycling. This text is essential reading for university students, teachers and scientists who wish to acquire an up-to-the-minute overview of polymer science and its many specialised topics in an informative and easy to read style. TOC:Polymer Chemistry.- Polymerisation Reactions.- Polymer Structure.- Crosslinking.- Polymer Solutions.- Methods of Determining Relative Molar Mass.- Mechanical Properties of Polymers.- Polymer Degradation.- Dendrimers.- Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry.- Polymers and the Environment.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
John Nicholson is Professor of Biomaterials Chemistry at the University of Greenwich, Chatham, Kent, UK, a position he has held since 2002. He holds BSc and PhD degrees in chemistry, and has had a varied career that has included spells in industry, the Scientific Civil Service, and academia. He is an applied polymer chemist whose research focuses on biocompatible polymeric materials for use in medicine and dentistry, and between 1995 and 2002 he worked in the Dental Institute of King's College London. He has published some 140 original scientific papers, four books, and is on the editorial board of two scientific journals.
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Chapter 1: Polymer Chemistry 1.1: Basic Concepts 1.2: The History of the Concept of the Macromolecule 1.3: Classification of Polymers 1.4: Structure and Properties of Polymers Chapter 2: Polymerisation Reactions 2.1: Chain Polymerisation 2.2: Arrangement of Monomer Units 2.3: Kinetics of Chain Polymerisation 2.4: Autoacceleration 2.5: Practical Methods of Chain Polymerisation 2.6: Other Chain Polymerisation Mechanisms 2.7: Step Polymerisation 2.8: Step polymerisation with Polyfunctional monomers 2.9: Copolymerisation Chapter 3: Polymer Structure 3.1: Polymer Stereochemistry 3.2: Polymer Crystallinity 3.3: Thermal and Mechanical Properties Chapter 4: Crosslinking 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins 4.3: Unsaturated Polyester Resins 4.4: Polyurethanes 4.5: Epoxy Resins Chapter 5: Polymer Solutions 5.1: Introduction 5.2: Dissolution of Polymers 5.3: Solubility Parameters 5.4: Simple Liquid Mixtures and Raoult's Law 5.5: Entropy of Mixing 5.6: Real Molecules in Dilute Solution 5.7: Shapes of Polymer Molecules in Solution 5.8: Reptation Model of Molecular Motion 5.9: Water-Soluble Polymers 5.10: Uses of High-Viscosity Polymer Solutions 5.11: Polymer Melts Chapter 6: Methods of Determining Relative Molar Mass 6.1: Introduction 6.2: Molar Masses from Colligative Properties 6.2: .1 Vapour Phase Osmometry 6.3: Light Scattering 6.3: .1 Experimental Determination 6.4: Viscosity Methods of Determining Relative Molar Mass 6.5: End Group Analysis 6.6: Gel Permeation Chromatography Chapter 7: Mechanical Properties of Polymers 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Stress, Strain, and Young's Modulus 7.3: Brittle and Tough Fracture 7.4: Types of Strength 7.5: The Influence of Surfaces 7.6: Viscoelasticity 7.7: Creep and Stress Relaxation 7.8: Cold Drawing 7.9: Dynamic Tests 7.10: Time/Temperature Relationship 7.11: Rubberlike Elasticity 7.12: Reinforced Polymers 7.13: Practical Measurements of Mechanical Properties 7.14: Further Reading Chapter 8: Polymer Degradation 8.1: Introduction 8.2: Behaviour of Polymers In Fires 8.3: Assessment of Combustion Behaviour 8.4: Improvement of Stability of Polymers in Fires 8.5: Weathering of Polymers 8.6: Protection of Polymers from Photo-oxidation 8.7: Biological Degradation of Polymers 8.8: Exploitation of Polymer Degradation Chapter 9: Dendrimers 9.1: Introduction 9.2: Organic Dendrimers 9.3: Supramolecular Dendrimers 9.4: Shapes and Conformations of Dendrimers 9.5: Dendrimer Micelles 9.6: Characterization of Dendrimers 9.7: Applications of Dendrimers 9.8: Megamers Further Reading Chapter 10 Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry 10.1: Introduction 10.2: Polymers in Medicine 10.3: Ionomers 10.4: Electronically Conducting Polymers 10.5: Interpenetrating Polymer Networks 10.6: Inorganic Polymers 10.7: Polymer Liquid Crystals 10.8: Polymers for Food Packaging Chapter 11 Polymers and the Environment 11.1: Introduction 11.2: Pollution by Polymers 11.3: The Nature of the Problem 11.4: Polymers and Energy 11.5: Recycling of Polymers 11.6: Degradable Polymers 11.7: The Future Further Reading Bibliography Subject Index
