Fundamentals Of Polymer Engineering, Second Edition, / Edition 2

by Anil Kumar, Rakesh K. Gupta

Overview

Exploring the characterization, thermodynamics and structural, mechanical, thermal and transport behavior of polymers as melts, solutions and solids, this text covers essential concepts and breakthroughs in reactor design and polymer production and processing. It contains modern theories, end-of-chapter problems and real-world examples for a clear understanding of polymer function and development. Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Second Edition provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of polymer science for more advanced study in the field of polymers. Topics include reaction engineering of step-growth polymerization, emulsion polymerization, and polymer diffusion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824708672
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Series:	Plastics Engineering Series , #66
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	712
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.70(d)

Table of Contents

Effect of Chemical Structure on Polymer Properties. Step-Growth Polymerization. Reaction Engineering of Step-Growth Polymerization. Chain Growth Polymerization. Reaction Engineering of Chain Growth Polymerization. Emulsion Polymerization. Measurement of Molecular Weight and Its Distribution. Thermodynamics of Polymer Fixtures. Theory of Rubber Elasticity. Polymer Crystallization. Mechanical Properties. Polymer Diffusion. Flow Behavior of Polymeric Fluids. Polymer Processing.