Handbook of Polymer Synthesis: Second Edition

by Hans R. Kricheldorf (Editor), Oskar Nuyken (Editor), Graham Swift (Editor)

Overview

An in-depth review of important preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers, this authoritative second edition examines the advantages and limitations of various polymerization applications and procedures. It features new approaches and innovative strategies from the most prominent industry and academic laboratories,

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040064856
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/27/2004
Series:	Plastics Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	984
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Kricheldorf, Hans R.; Nuyken, Oskar; Swift, Graham

Table of Contents

Polyefins. Polystyrenes and Other Aromatic Poly(Vinyl Compounds). Poly(vinyl ehters)s Poly (vinyl ester)s, and Poly (vinyl halogenide)s. Polymers of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid, Maleic Acid, and Their Derivatives. Polymeric Dienes. Metathesis Polymerization of Cycloolefins. Aromatic Polyethers. Polyurethanes. Polymides. Poly(vinyl aldehyde)s, Poly(vinyl ketone)s, and Phosphorous-Containing Vinyl Polymers. Metal-Containing Macromolecules. Electrically Conducting Polymers. Photoconductive Polymers. Polymers for Organic Light Emitting Devices/Diodes (OLEDS). Crosslinking and Polymer Networks. Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization.

Editorial Reviews

A compact but comprehensive review of the most important preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers. The contents of the two-volume handbook (Part A was cited in the May 1992 SciTech Book News) are subdivided according to the chemical structure of the polymer backbone on the one hand (Chapters 1-14 of Part A and 15-18 of Part B) and special properties and applications of polymers regardless of their chemical structure on the other hand (Chapters 19-27 of Part B). The latter chapters deal with, for instance, electroconductive polymers, polymeric reagents, and models of bio-polymers. Includes some 11,000 references to the original literature. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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