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title | : | Principles of Polymer Systems 5Th Ed. |
author | : | Rodriguez, Ferdinand |
publisher | : | Taylor & Francis Routledge |
isbn10 | asin | : | 1560329394 |
print isbn13 | : | 9781560329398 |
ebook isbn13 | : | 9780203428504 |
language | : | English |
subject | Polymers. |
publication date | : | 2003 |
lcc | : | TP156.P6R62 2003eb |
ddc | : | 668.9 |
subject | : | Polymers. |
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Principles of Polymer Systems
Fifth Edition
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Principles of Polymer Systems
Fifth Edition
Ferdinand Rodriguez
Claude Cohen
Christopher Ober
Lynden A.Archer
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 148535201
New York London
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Principles of polymer systems.5th ed./Ferdinand Rodriguez[et al.].
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Principles of polymer systems/Ferdinand Rodriguez. 4th ed. c1996.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-56032-939-4
1. Polymers. I. Rodriguez, Ferdinand, 1928 II. Rodriguez, Ferdinand, 1928 Principles
of polymer systems.
TP156.P6R62 2003
668.9dc21
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ISBN 0-203-42850-1 Master e-book ISBN
ISBN 0-203-44639-9 (OEB Format)
ISBN 1-56032-939-4 (Print Edition)
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CONTENTS
Preface | xi |
Preface to the First Edition | xiii |
| Introduction | |
1.1 Polymers | |
1.2 Applications of Polymers | |
1.3 Polymer-Based Industries | |
1.4 Feedstocks for Polymers | |
1.5 Polymer Science and Technology | |
1.6 Trends | |
Keywords | |
Problems | |
References | |
| Basic Structures of Polymers | |
2.1 Classification Schemes | |
2.2 Bonding | |
2.3 Single Molecules | |
2.4 Network Molecules | |
2.5 Thermodynamics of Binary Systems | |
2.6 Cohesive Energy Density and Solubility Parameter | |
Appendix | |
Keywords | |
Problems | |
References | |
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| Physical States and Transitions | |
3.1 Physical States | |
3.2 Conformation of Single Chains in Solution | |
3.3 Phase Separation in Polymer Mixtures | |
3.4 Transitions in Pure Polymers | |
3.5 Amorphous Polymers | |
3.6 Plasticization | |
3.7 Crystallinity | |
3.8 Conformation of Single Chains in Crystals | |
3.9 Spherulites and Drawing | |
3.10 Crystallization | |
3.11 Transition Temperatures | |
3.12 Block Copolymers | |
3.13 Liquid Crystal Polymers | |
3.14 Gels | |
Keywords | |
Problems | |
References | |
| Polymer Formation | |
4.1 Polymerization Reactions | |
4.2 Functionality | |
4.3 Step and Chain Growth Polymerizations | |
4.4 Chain Polymerization | |
4.5 Ionic Polymerization | |
4.6 Controlled Radical Polymerization | |
4.7 Insertion Polymerization | |
4.8 Step Growth Polymerization | |
4.9 Ring-Opening Polymerization | |
4.10 Copolymerization | |
4.11 Biosynthesis of Polymers | |
4.12 Polymer Modification | |
Keywords | |
Problems | |
References | |
| Polymerization Processes | |
5.1 Design Criteria | |
5.2 Bulk Polymerization | |
5.3 Solution Polymerization | |
5.4 Suspension Polymerization | |
5.5 Emulsion Polymerization | |
5.6 Comparison of Polymerization Methods | |
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