Crystallization of Polymers: Volume 2, Kinetics and Mechanisms

by Leo Mandelkern

Overview

This new edition of Volume 2 of Leo Mandelkern's self-contained work is an up-to-date, authoritative account of the kinetics and mechanisms of polymer crystallization. Progressing from the equilibrium concepts presented in volume 1, it provides a comprehensive treatment of the surrounding theories and experimental results from simple to complex polymer systems. The volume will be an invaluable reference work for all chemists, physicists and materials scientists working in the area of polymer crystallization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107405462
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/19/2012
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	478
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Leo Mandelkern is the R.O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at the Florida State University.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Fusion of homopolymers; 3. Polymer-diluent mixtures; 4. Polymer-polymer mixtures; 5. Fusion of copolymers; 6. Thermodynamic quantities; 7. Fusion of cross-linked polymers; 8. Oriented crystallization and contractility; 9. Crystallization kinetics of homopolymers: bulk crystallization; 10. Crystallization kinetics of copolymers; 11. Crystallization kinetics of polymer mixtures; 12. Crystallization under applied science; 13. Polymer diluent mixtures.

Editorial Reviews

"The book is a result of dedicated effort and original research of the author and his colleagues over many years and will serve the polymer community well for a long time. The book will be most useful as a reference resource for people in academia as well as in industry." - Polymer News, N. Sanjeeva Murthy, University of Vermont

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