Brazel C.S, Rosen S.L. Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials

3rd Edition. — Wiley, 2012. — 427 p.New edition brings classic text up to date with the latest science, techniques, and applications With its balanced presentation of polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering applications, the Third Edition of this classic text continues to instill readers with a solid understanding of the core concepts underlying polymeric materials. Both students and instructors have praised the text for its clear explanations and logical organization. It begins with molecular–level considerations and then progressively builds the reader′s knowledge with discussions of bulk properties, mechanical behavior, and processing methods. Following a brief introduction, Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials is divided into four parts:
- Polymer Fundamentals,
- Polymer Synthesis,
- Polymer Properties,
- Polymer Processing and Performance.
Thoroughly Updated and Revised Readers familiar with the previous edition of this text will find that the organization and style have been updated with new material to help them grasp key concepts and discover the latest science, techniques, and applications. For example, there are new introductory sections on organic functional groups focusing on the structures found in condensation polymerizations. The text also features new techniques for polymer analysis, processing, and microencapsulation as well as emerging techniques such as atom transfer radical polymerization. At the end of each chapter are problems—including many that are new to this edition—to test the reader′s grasp of core concepts as they advance through the text. There are also references leading to the primary literature for further investigation of individual topics. A classic in its field, this text enables students in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and mechanical engineering to fully grasp and apply the fundamentals of polymeric materials, preparing them for more advanced coursework.Preface to the Second EditionPolymer Fundamentals
Types of Polymers
Molecular Structure of Polymers
Polymer Morphology
Characterization of Molecular Weight
Thermal Transitions in Polymers
Polymer Solubility and Solutions
Polymer Synthesis
Step-Growth (Condensation) Polymerization
Free-Radical Addition (Chain-Growth) Polymerization
Advanced Polymerization Methods
Copolymerization
Polymerization Practice
Polymer Properties
Rubber Elasticity
Introduction to Viscous Flow and the Rheological Behavior of Polymers
Linear Viscoelasticity
Polymer Mechanical Properties
Polymer Processing and Performance
Processing
Polymer Applications: Plastics and Plastic Additives
Polymer Applications: Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers
Polymer Applications: Synthetic Fibers
Polymer Applications: Surface Finishes and Coatings
Polymer Applications: Adhesives