Interest in biodegradable and absorbable polymers is growing rapidly in large part because of their biomedical implant and drug delivery applications. This text illustrates creative approaches to custom designing unique, fiber-forming materials for equally unique applications. It includes an example of the development and application of a new absorbable system, a condensed encyclopedia on novel PEG-based copolyesters, and the first comprehensive discussion of a novel class of absorbable tissue adhesives. The book also provides up-to-date information on important tissue engineering technologies and approaches to utilizing these technologies for long awaited practical applications.
Provides a thorough, up-to-date introduction to conductive electroactive polymers. The authors discuss the parameters that affect the formation of important CEPs, including polypyrroles, polyanilines, and polythiophenes. They show how to use these parameters to manipulate the properties of the polymers, and they clarify the chemical and energy parameters that determine the structure and its properties. New in this edition are more details on polythiphene and polyaniline systems, an update on progress in polypyrroles, and reports on recent advances in CEP processing techniques and device fabrication.
Degradable Polymers: Principles and Applications, 2nd edition
Discussion on composting as a means of recovering value from wastes has led to a new impetus to understand how plastics degrade in the environment and the implication of this for international standards. Polymers based on renewable resources are also a major topic in this edition but the debate continues about their long-term sustainability and ecological advantages over degradable man-made polymers.
Dendrimers and Dendrons: Concepts, Syntheses, Applications
The book gives a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the topic, from the historical overview and theoretical background up to the most recent achievements. Includes sections on divergent and convergent synthesis, chiral dendritic macromolecules, metallodendimers, and much more. For special synthetic problems, the well-selected, detailed list of references allows easy access to further literature.
Emulsion polymerization is used commercially to produce synthetic alternatives to natural latex rubber. This book provides an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of the field--including basic theory, practice, major industrial uses and related technologies.
Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials, 2nd ed.
Revised due to new developments in the polymer area. Contains a broad, unified introduction to the subject matter that will be of immediate practical value plus a foundation for more advanced study. New features include a discussion of liquid-crystal polymers, the Flory-Huggins theory, group-transfer polymerization, a quantitative treatment of Ziegler-Natta polymerization with three new worked-out examples and much more. End-of-chapter problems have been added along with practical illustrations of the material.
This book presents the latest research and technology in the field and considers major issues and challenges in the production of commercial-scale polymers. It reviews fundamental concepts in polymer chemistry including the polymerization mechanisms, catalysts, monomers, solvents, and agents to prepare a variety of different types of polymers, and also studies the reaction parameters that are key to the control of polymerization rates, polymer molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, and structural stability This second edition examines the advantages and limitations of a variety of polymerization applications and procedures, as well as new approaches and innovative strategies from the most prominent industry and academic laboratories.
Inorganic polymers contain elements other than carbon as part of their principal backbone structure and are known to exhibit a wide range of composition and structure. Emphasizing physical properties, chemical synthesis, and characterization of inorganic polymers, Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers presents valuable and informative coverage of the field. With numerous examples of real-world practical applications and end-of-chapter exercises, Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers is suitable for use as a text in special topics in organic and polymer chemistry courses. The book features useful sections on: Classification schemes for inorganic polymers Synthesis of inorganic polymers, including step-growth syntheses, chain polymerizations, ring-opening polymerizations, and reductive coupling reactions Practical inorganic polymer chemistry topics such as polymer elastomers, dental and medical polymers, lubricants, lithographic resists, pre-ceramics, and more.
This book describes a comprehensive group of materials used in science and engineering with particular emphasis being placed on industrial materials. Detailed appendices provide additional information and an extensive bibliography completes this guide. The index and format of the book are designed to enable the reader to locate and extract relevant information quickly and easily.
Focuses on copolymers made from sequential block polymerizations of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and 1, 2-butylene oxide. This text presents the latest applications of polyoxyalkylene block copolymers in areas such as medicine, coal and petroleum, plastics, emulsion polymerization, paper, photography, personal care and cleaner systems. It offers in-depth coverage of the subject from synthesis and analysis to toxicology and environmental impact.
Nonlinear Optics of Organic Molecules and Polymers
This book presents an excellent overview of the exciting new advances in nonlinear optical (NLO) materials and their applications in emerging photonics technologies. It is the first reference source available to cover every NLO material published through 1995. All theoretical approaches, measurement techniques, materials, technologies, and applications are covered. With more than 1,800 bibliographic citations, 324 figures, 218 tables, and 812 equations, this book is an invaluable reference source for graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, scientists and engineers working in academia and industries in chemistry, solid-state physics, materials science, optical and polymer engineering, and computational science.
Photoinitiated Polymerization is divided into five sections. Free radical photopolymerizations command most of the interest and activity within the field and thus is discussed first. The second section discusses kinetic studies of the mechanism of free radical polymerizations. The third section covers cationic photopolymerizations, which along with free radical polymerizations, are being used in many industrial applications. The fourth section is devoted to recent developments in novel photopolymeriztion chemistry. This section describes new photobase generators, developments in monomers, oligomers and templated polymerizations of liquid crystal polymers. Finally, the fifth section portrays new and emerging applications for photopolymerizations.
This new, fully revised edition of Plastics Additives Handbook provides an excellent overview of the complex science and technology of plastics additives and their industry. It offers guidance for all professionals involved in the development of new thermoplastic resin grades and novel end-use applications.
This one-stop reference, now almost 2,000 pages, brings together all the data needed in theoretical and experimental polymer research. It is designed so the scientist doesn't have to search through multitudes of literature for information on polymers. Features:* Continues to be the only source for fundamental, validated property data of polymeric material* Explores the developments in the field since 1989, such as new pvt relationships and new co-polymer reactivity parameters* Includes 30% new data - which is more reliable and accurate due to advances in instruments* Improved nomenclature to aid indexing and search & retrieval
Summarizes research activities on polymer optical fibers to offer a complete perspective on this emerging topic. Covers all aspects of plastic optical fibers including different classes of polymers; fiber fabrication techniques; laser sources used for optical fibers, mechanical properties; photosensitivity; applications in telecommunication and high capacity transmission systems; etc.
Polymer-clay nanocomposites are formed through the union of two very different materials with organic and mineral pedigrees. The hybrid compositions, however, exhibit large increases in tensile strength, modulus, and heat distortion temperature as compared with the pristine polymer. Covering both the theory and practical applications, this volume covers the key aspects of these important materials including: Polymer-clay intercalates; The preparation and general properties of special practical and commercial significance (including strength, stiffness, toughness, permeability, fire retardation and chemical stability); The elucidation of the structural and rheological factors influencing performance and processing properties.
Provides scientific and commercial information on polymers in a single, first-stop reference invaluable to anyone involved in polymer science and echnology. It guides the user through the primary literature via reference citations and through the realm of supplier details by providing trade names and commercial product information. Features: • Trade names, commercial names, and synonyms • Extensive physical property data • Supplier information • Polymer structures • Search by monomer, application, properties, and manufacturing process
Practical Guide to Understanding the NMR of Polymers
A Practical Guide to Understanding the NMR of Polymers presents an introduction to the theory and practice of NMR, and includes sections on the fundamental principles of NMR and the applications to polymers. This book will help readers understand how these methods can be used to determine the chemical structure of polymers that influences the macroscopic properties. Solid state NMR methods are introduced to enable the readers to measure the structure of polymers on longer length scales. It is also shown how NMR is used to measure the molecular dynamics that can be related to the mechanical properties of polymers
Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Second Edition was written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in polymer chemistry, along with practicing chemists who need a reference guide. Many important events have taken place since the First Edition was published in 1995, and they are updated here. For example, sections have been included on controlled/living free radical polymerization, and sections on metathesis type polymerization and metallocene catalysts were expanded. The book was also expanded to include discussions of thermodynamics of elasticity, thermodynamics of polymeric solutions, and rheology and viscoelasticity. A chapter on degradation of polymers was also added.
Different methods of polymerization, reaction parameters for synthesis, molecular weight, branching and crosslinking, and the chemical and physical structure of polymers all receive ample coverage. A thorough discussion at the elementary level prefaces each topic, with a more advanced treatment following. Yet the language throughout remains straightforward and geared towards the student.
Reaction Polymers: Polyurethanes, Epoxies, Unsaturated Polyesters, Phenolics, Special Monomers, and Additives Chemistry, Technology, Applications, Markets
The authors present a comprehensive review of the technical developments, research and markets for the major classes of reaction polymers. This book is of value to producers of reaction polymer raw materials, application molders and fabricators, and polymer researchers in industry and education.
Surpasses any competing text on the topic with extensive listings of laboratory exercises and demonstrations, web resources, and new applications for in-depth analysis of synthetic, natural, organometallic, and inorganic polymers. Provides special sections on current topics such as the human genome and protonics, recycling codes and solid waste, optical fibers, self-assembly, combinatorial chemistry, and smart and conductive materials.
Silicon-Based Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Resource
This book provides the first unified reference work for silicon-based polymers. It brings together in one volume research on the synthesis, properties, chemistry, electronic structure, applications, and technology of these materials. The volume is built around a series of critical overviews of these rapidly advancing fields and is supplemented by a substantial number of shorter papers that focus on current findings. It also provides insight into possible directions for future scientific and technological advances in the field.
Stereoselective Polymerization with Single Site Catalysts
This unified volume explains the mechanistic basics of tactic polymerizations, beginning with an extensive survey of the most important classes of metallocene and post-metallocene catalysts used to make polypropylenes. It also focuses on tactic stereoblock and ethylene/propylene copolymers and catalyst active site models, followed by chapters discussing the structure of more stereochemically complex polymers and polymerizations that proceed via non-vinyl-addition mechanisms. Individual chapters thoroughly describe tactic polymerizations of alpha olefins, styrene, dienes, acetylenes, lactides, epoxides, acrylates, and cyclic monomers, as well as cyclopolymerizations and ditactic structures, olefin/CO polymers, and metathesis polyalkenamers.
Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution, 2nd ed.
This book contains a thorough discussion of surfactant types and gives information of main routes of preparation. Physicochemical phenomena such as self-assembly in solution, adsorption, gel formation and foaming are discussed in detail. Particular attention is paid to the solution behavior of surfactants and polymers containing polyoxyethylene chains. A new chapter on protein-surfactant interaction has been added. Microemulsions are treated in depth and several important application such as detergency and their use as media for chemical reactions are presented. Emulsions and the choice of emulsifier is discussed in some detail.
Step-growth polymers - polymer chains of any length that combine to form a longer polymer chain - comprise a large portion of the commodity plastics industry today, including polyesters, polyamides, and polyurethanes. Synthetic Methods in Step-Growth Polymers provides a concise source of information on synthetic techniques, purification, and characterization methods for step-growth polymers and also addresses future synthetic trends.
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