Robert O. Ebewele

668.9

21

Hardcover

0849389399

9780849389399

Yes

College Audience

1.4 in

10.1 in

38.6 Oz

7.3 in

TP156

95-032995

English

504 Pages

Polymer Science and Technology

2000

CRC Press LLC

" ... a comprehensive textbook on the many aspects of polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering...provides excellent problem examples for self study by the student...Given the nature of the text, I thought that the book was a good value. It provided references to many areas in polymer science, minimizing the number of books on my shelf. The format was very readable and consistent throughout the book. The examples greatly aided in understanding of the subject matter...an outstanding undergraduate book." --Andrew Auerbach, in Polymer News, Vol. 26, No. 8 "I would recommend this as a reference text from the point of view covering the principles..." -Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, Vol. 7

Textiles & Polymers, Materials Science / General, Chemistry / General

Technology & Engineering, Science

By consolidating into one volume the fundamentals currently covered piecemeal across several reference, this book simplifies the learning of polymer science. Its primary focus is the ultimate property of the finished polymer product. Part I explains polymer fundamentals. Part II discusses how polymers are prepared from monomers and the transformation of polymers into useful everyday articles. Part III examines the properties and applications of polymers. Polymer Science and Technology presents these aspects of the science in a readily understandable way. It emphasizes basic, qualitative comprehension of concepts, rather than their rote memorization or detailed mathematical analysis., Your search for the perfect polymers textbook ends here - with Polymer Science and Technology. By incorporating an innovative approach and consolidating in one volume the fundamentals currently covered piecemeal in several books, this efficient text simplifies the learning of polymer science. The book is divided into three main sections: polymer fundamentals; polymer formation and conversion into useful articles; and polymer properties and applications. Polymer Science and Technology emphasizes the basic, qualitative understanding of the concepts rather than rote memorization or detailed mathematical analysis. Since the book focuses on the ultimate property of the finished product, it minimizes laborious descriptions of experimental procedures used for the characterization of polymers. Instead, the author highlights how the various stages involved in the production of the finished product influence its properties. Well-organized, clear-cut, and user-friendly, Polymer Science and Technology is an outstanding textbook for teaching junior and senior level undergraduates and first year graduate students in an introductory course covering the challenging subject of polymers.

Fundamentals: Introduction. Polymerization Mechanisms. Chemical Bonding and Polymer Structure. Thermal Transitions in Polymers. Polymer Modification. Polymer Preparation and Processing Methods: Condensation (Step Reaction) Polymerization. Chain Reaction (Addition) Polymerization. Copolymerization. Polymer Additives and Reinforcements. Polymer Reaction Engineering. Unit Operations in Polymer Processing. Properties and Applications: Solution Properties of Polymers. Mechanical Properties of Polymers. Polymer Viscoelasticity. Polymer Properties and Applications. Index.

Textbook

CRC Press LLC

9780849389399