Macromolecular Science And Engineering

Covering current advances in the science and technology of polymeric and organic materials, each chapter is a self-contained review of progress, and particular emphasis has been placed on obtaining an overall understanding of the state of the art in each area. This is the first book to provide a background perspective on this field of research, and is suitable for both professional researchers and postgraduate students.

Macromolecular Engineering: Design, Synthesis and Application of Polymers explores the role of macromolecular engineering in the development of polymer systems with engineered structures that offer the desired combination of properties for advanced applications. This book is organized into sections covering theory and principles, science and technology, architectures and technologies, and applications, with an emphasis on the latest advances in techniques, materials, properties, and end uses - and including recently commercialized, or soon to be commercialized, designed polymer systems. The chapters are contributed by a group of leading figures who are actively researching in the field. This is an invaluable resource for researchers and scientists interested in polymer synthesis and design, across the fields of polymer chemistry, polymer science, plastics engineering, and materials science and engineering. In industry, this book supports engineers, R&D, and scientists working on polymer design for application areas such as biomedical and healthcare, automotive and aerospace, construction and consumer goods. Presents the theory, principles, architectures, technologies, and latest advances in macromolecular engineering for polymer design and synthesis Explains polymer design for cutting-edge applications areas, including coatings, automotive, industrial, household and medical uses Approaches several novel materials, such as polyisobutylene (PIB), polyamide-based polyurethanes, and aliphatic polyesters

An introduction to macromolecular chemistry, covering the structure of macromolecules, their properties, their applications, how they are made, and methods used for studying them. Includes discussion of synthetic materials as well as important biological entities. Physical and chemical aspects are addressed with a minimum of mathematics.

1 Introduction.- 2 Metallocene Catalyzed Polymerization of Methylmethacrylate.- 3 Radical Isomerization Polymerization.- 4 High Pressure Solid State Polymerization.- 5 Biodegradable Polymers.- 6 Polymer Objects: Towards New Polymer Architectures.- 7 Thermo-Responsive Polymer Gels.- 8 Biomimetic Membranes.- 9 Polymeric Membranes for Separation.- 10 Metal Clusters Dispersed in Organic Materials.- 11 Organic Magnetic Materials.- 12 Nonlinear Optical Materials.- 13 Laser Processing of Polymers.- 14 Solid-Phase Forming and Mechanical Properties of Polymers.- 15 Precise Measurement of Molecular Weight.- 16 Surface Forces in Polymeric Systems.- 17 Structure of Organic Thin Films.- 18 Molecular Motions in Bulk Polymers.- 19 Computer Simulation of Polymers.- 20 Morphology Development during Melt Processing of Immiscible Polymer Blends.- 21 Electronic Structure of Conductive and Conjugated Polymers.- 22 Organic Electroluminescent Devices.- 23 Optical and Electrical Properties of C60, C70, Nanotubes and Endohedral Fullerenes.

Macromolecular Engineering: Design, Synthesis and Application of Polymers explores the role of macromolecular engineering in the development of polymer systems with engineered structures that offer the desired combination of properties for advanced applications. This book is organized into sections covering theory and principles, science and technology, architectures and technologies, and applications, with an emphasis on the latest advances in techniques, materials, properties, and end uses – and including recently commercialized, or soon to be commercialized, designed polymer systems. The chapters are contributed by a group of leading figures who are actively researching in the field. This is an invaluable resource for researchers and scientists interested in polymer synthesis and design, across the fields of polymer chemistry, polymer science, plastics engineering, and materials science and engineering. In industry, this book supports engineers, R&D, and scientists working on polymer design for application areas such as biomedical and healthcare, automotive and aerospace, construction and consumer goods. Presents the theory, principles, architectures, technologies, and latest advances in macromolecular engineering for polymer design and synthesis Explains polymer design for cutting-edge applications areas, including coatings, automotive, industrial, household and medical uses Approaches several novel materials, such as polyisobutylene (PIB), polyamide-based polyurethanes, and aliphatic polyesters

Tremendous developments in the field of polymer science, its growing importance, and an increase in the number of polymer science courses in both physics and chemistry departments have led to the revision of the First Edition. This new edition addresses subjects as spectroscopy (NMR), dynamic light scattering, and other modern techniques unknown before the publication of the First Edition. The Second Edition focuses on both theory (physics and chemistry) and engineering applications which make it useful for chemistry, physics, and chemical engineering departments. Key Features * Focuses on applications of polymer chemistry, engineering and technology * Explains terminology, applications and versatility of synthetic polymers * Connects polymerization chemistry with engineering applications * Leads reader from basic concepts to technological applications * Highlights the vastly valuable resource of polymer technology * Uses quanitative examples and problems to fully develop concepts * Contains practical lead-ins to emulsion polymerization, viscoelasticity and polymer rheology

Fundamentals of Polymer Science for Engineers Filling a gap in the market, this textbook provides a concise, yet thorough introduction to polymer science for advanced engineering students and practitioners, focusing on the chemical, physical and materials science aspects that are most relevant for engineering applications. After covering polymer synthesis and properties, the major section of the book is devoted to polymeric materials, such as thermoplastics and polymer composites, polymer processing such as injection molding and extrusion, and methods for large-scale polymer characterization. The text concludes with an overview of engineering plastics. The emphasis throughout is on application-relevant topics, and the author focuses on real-life, industry-relevant polymeric materials.