Polymer Science and Technology

by Robert O. Ebewele

Overview

By consolidating into one volume the fundamentals currently covered piecemeal across several reference, this book simplifies the learning of polymer science. Its primary focus is the ultimate property of the finished polymer product. Part I explains polymer fundamentals. Part II discusses how polymers are prepared from monomers and the transformation of polymers into useful everyday articles. Part III examines the properties and applications of polymers. Polymer Science and Technology presents these aspects of the science in a readily understandable way. It emphasizes basic, qualitative comprehension of concepts, rather than their rote memorization or detailed mathematical analysis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040061688
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	03/23/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	483
File size:	20 MB
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Table of Contents

Fundamentals: Introduction. Polymerization Mechanisms. Chemical Bonding and Polymer Structure. Thermal Transitions in Polymers. Polymer Modification. Polymer Preparation and Processing Methods: Condensation (Step Reaction) Polymerization. Chain Reaction (Addition) Polymerization. Copolymerization. Polymer Additives and Reinforcements. Polymer Reaction Engineering. Unit Operations in Polymer Processing. Properties and Applications: Solution Properties of Polymers. Mechanical Properties of Polymers. Polymer Viscoelasticity. Polymer Properties and Applications. Index.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for an introductory polymer course, that Ebewele (Engineering, U. of Benin, Nigeria) hopes can replace the several texts usually required to cover all the desired topics. Unlike other textbooks, he includes worked examples and review problems. He begins with polymer fundamentals including historical development, definitions and concepts, and classification. Then he describes how polymers are prepared from monomers and transformed into products, and the solution and mechanical properties and applications. His focus is on the ultimate property of the finished polymer product. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"… a comprehensive textbook on the many aspects of polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering…provides excellent problem examples for self study by the student…Given the nature of the text, I thought that the book was a good value. It provided references to many areas in polymer science, minimizing the number of books on my shelf. The format was very readable and consistent throughout the book. The examples greatly aided in understanding of the subject matter…an outstanding undergraduate book."
—Andrew Auerbach, in Polymer News, Vol. 26, No. 8

"I would recommend this as a reference text from the point of view covering the principles…"
-Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, Vol. 7

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