Polymer chemistry Books
Brill Modern Polymer Flame Retardancy
Book SynopsisThere are obvious benefits in using flame-retardants, as many human lives and property are saved from fire. A large number of compounds have been identified as being used as flame-retardants. At present, knowledge of long-term effects resulting from exposure to flame retardants and their breakdown products is limited. The aim of this volume in the book series New Concepts in Polymer Science is to provide a general overview of the nature, mechanism of action, use and environmental hazards for a number of flame-retardants. This monograph (together with the book by the same authors, Ecological Aspects of Polymer Flame Retardancy (1999) will valuable to anyone interested in the field of flame-retardant chemicals.Trade Review'For those looking for an introduction and update in regard to polymer flame retardancy, this book can be useful. [...] There are over 400 references and an excellent listing of flame retardants, suppliers and trade names. [...] It is also recommended as another useful resource for libraries or particular groups involved with polymer flame retardant approaches.' Eli M. Pearce (New York), Polymer News, 2004Table of ContentsChapter 1. General Concepts of Polymer Combustion Chapter 2. General Methods for the Estimation of Polymer Flammability Chapter 3. Polymer Flame Retardants Chapter 4. Polyhalogenated Flame Retardants and Dioxins Chapter 5. New Types of Ecologically Friendly Flame Retardants
£180.50
Brill Structure of the Polymer Amorphous State
Book SynopsisThe basic problem of polymer physics is obtaining âstructure-propertiesâ correlations for their future application for practical purposes. However, these cannot be obtained without the development of a quantitative model of the polymer structure.This problem has been actively investigated during the last 45 years, which resulted in obtaining a great amount of experimental (mostly indirect) proofs of existence of the local order in the polymer amorphous state. Now, the time has come for creating a structural model of polymer basing based on the local order ideas. The cluster model, as presented in this monograph, of the polymer amorphous state structure represents the realization of such attempts. The development of this cluster model is based on well-known experimental observation: the behavior of glassy polymers in the area of stimulated high-elasticity plateau is described in the framework of rubber elasticity concepts. This gives an opportunity to present the loc
£356.25
Brill The Concept of Micellar-Sponge Nanophases in
Book SynopsisThe monograph is intended for elucidation of the novel trend in chemical physics regarding the polymer non-crystalline phase. It stresses the physical phenomena affecting the kinetics and mechanism of chemical reactions proceeding in the non-crystalline polymer matrix (NCPM). NCPM is depicted in terms of a supramolecular (carcass-micellar) model. The model is thought to reflect heterophase packing of polymeric chains, which co-operate as a molecular-chain sponge. The NCPM model presented is proved for adequate description of principal structure-physical phenomena to elaborate the scheme of structural-kinetic modeling of chemical reactions in bulky polymers. Structure-physical phenomena elucidated in the monograph are: - peculiarities of polymer plasticization and polymer blending with liquids; - structural and thermodynamic aspects of sorption of low molecular species; - properties of ESR (spin) probes and optical (molecular) probes; - features of water absorbed by polymers; - mechanical and thermal effects generated by the molecular-chain sponge; - supramolecular aspects of NCPM chemical physics. This monograph includes the structural-kinetic modeling of complex polymer chemical reactions. It deals with the problem of mechanism and kinetics of free radical chain reactions using thermal and photochemical model reactions of dibenzoyl peroxide with glassy-like polymers (cellulose triacetate, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyamide PA-548), viscoelastic polymers (atactic polypropylene, polyamide PA-548, polyethylene, polyisobutylene, melted poly(ethylene oxide), and isotactic polypropylene. In all cases, the supramolecular heterophase mechanism of the processes, which was unknown for homogeneous systems, was proved. Furthermore, heterophase mechanisms of photochemical reaction between naphthalene and cellulose triacetate and photolysis of poly(methyl methacrylate) proceeding as a photochain reaction are indicated.Table of ContentsPREFACE CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION. THE PROBLEM OF STRUCTURAL-PHYSICAL ORGANIZATION OF POLYMERIC NON-CRYSTALLINE PHASE CHAPTER2. STRUCTURAL MODEL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE POLYMERIC MATRIX CHAPTER 3. SUPRAMOLECULAR ASPECTS OF NCPM CHEMICAL PHYSICS CHAPTER 4. KINETIC PROBING OF NCPM GLASSY-LIKE POLYMERS WITH THE HELP OF DIBENZOYL PEROXIDE CHAPTER 5. KINETIC MODEL OF DIBENZOYL PEROXIDE CHAIN REACTION WITH STERICALLY HINDERED PHENOLS CHAPTER 6. DIBENWYL PEROXIDE KINETIC PROBING OF MELT AND RUBBERY POLYMERS CHAPTER 7. THE EXAMPLES OF HETERO-NANOPHASE KINETIC DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS
£332.50
Brill Stationary and Non-Stationary Kinetics of the
Book SynopsisThe main focus in this monograph is on models of the kinetics of photo-initiated polymerization of mono- and bi-functional monomers up to the high conversion stage, their derivation, analysis and comparison with the experimental data. This monograph can be useful for scientists, engineers, post-graduate training students and students who are interested in problems both of the polymerization kinetics and general chemical kinetics.Trade Review'The main focus of the monograph is on model of kinetics of photoinitiated polymerization of mono and bifunctional monomers up to high conversion state, their derivation, analysis and comparison with experimental data. Great attention is paid to the polymerization up to high conversion, which is considered as a chemical process in a system changing its own phase…useful for scientists, engineers, and postgraduate training students who are interested in problems both of the polymerization kinetics and general chemical kinetics. The book is aimed mainly at those looking for specialized knowledge in parts of kinetics of polymerization initiated by photons.' Pavol Hrdlovic, Polymer News, 2005.Table of ContentsAbbreviations and symbols, Preface, Introduction, Chapter 1. Methodological principles of chemical kinetics, Chapter 2. The method of routes and kinetic models, Chapter 3. Problems of stationary kinetics of polymerization up to the high conversion state, Chapter 4. Non-stationary (postpo1ymerization) polymerization kinetics problems, Chapter 6. Stationary kinetics of the linear polymerization up to the high conversion state, Chapter 7. Non-stationary kinetics (postpolymerization), Chapter 8. Statistics of self-avoiding random walks and the stretched exponential law, Appendix. A new method for surfaces gluing based on the effect of the postpolymerization, References, Subject index
£80.74
CRC Press Chemistry of Polysaccharides
Book SynopsisThis monograph summarizes scientific achievements in the field of polysaccharide chemistry performed in the last decade. For the first time, the particular features of polysaccharide structure, physical-chemical properties and biochemical transformations in their interrelations are considered as well as the questions of polysaccharide modification along the whole hierarchical chain, including starch mono-, di-, oligo- and polysaccharides, chitin, chitozan and cellulose. Polysaccharide interactions with diverse solvents and low-molecular, macrocyclic and high-molecular substances in solutions are scrutinized. Several aspects of mechanical-chemical modification of polysaccharides in solid state and in gel are observed. Modern concepts of enzyme degradation of polysaccharides and technologies of natural polymers processing are analyzed. The book is intended for wide range of readers: students, post graduates, engineers and scientists engaged in polymer chemistry, organic and physical chemistry.
£228.00
Brill Transformations of Allyl-Substituted and
Book SynopsisThe book generally shows the interrelation between allyl unit structure of the initial ester and composition and structure of its products. The first part studies the pathways of chemical regrouping in chlorallylaryl and bisarylallyl esters using quantum-chemical calculations. Energy parameters, structural features and electron structure of intermediates and transition states are also discussed. Simple and regioselective methods for compound synthesis inaccessible in other production techniques are developed. For the first time, new four- and eight-term nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds were produced by aniline alkenylation technique. In 0.05% aqueous solution these compounds displayed 100% activity in suppression of sulfate-reducing bacterium growth. Two new classes of complex action preparations designed for the oil production rate increase were obtained by heterocyclic amine alkenylation. Production methods for N-alkenyl ammonium salts derived from hexamethylene tetramine are developed and introduced into production, and compounds are used on oil fields. In the second part production methods of new mono-, di-, tri- and tetra-tert-butyl hexamethylene tetramine chlorides are discussed. These compounds fully suppress sulfate-reducing bacterium growth already in 200 – 500 mg/l concentration. A universal technology deriving bactericides and sulfide corrosion inhibitors for metals from methallyl chloride is developed. It also gives a method for organochlorine waste and methallyl chloride production wastewater management, safe for the environment.Table of ContentsPreface, Part I: Synthesis and properties of alkenyl aryl esters and N-alkenyl substituted amines, Part II: Development of waste management technique for methallyl chloride production and synthesis of small-tonnage chemical products
£190.00
Brill Active Sites of Polymerization: Multiplicity:
Book SynopsisThe monograph is intended to systematize data on active sites and their kinetic and stereospecific heterogeneity (polysite phenomenon) in olefin and diene monomer ion, ion-coordination and complex radical polymerization processes. Questions of molecular-mass distribution of polymers obtained by ion and ion-coordination polymerization methods are discussed together with composition and stereo regularity distribution of olefin copolymers. Data on the influence of transition and non-transition metal origin and their ligand ambience, conditions of catalytic system preparation and polymerization are shown. Various assessment methods of polymerization active site distribution by kinetic activity and stereospecific action are considered. In particular, an assessment method for kinetic activity distribution at ion-coordination diene polymerization is described, mathematical simulation parameters for polymerization processes are shown, taking into account the polysite structure of catalytic systems. Of special attention are geometrical and electron structure of active sites in the ion-coordination polymerization by the quantum chemistry method, interrelation between reactivity of some types of active sites and stereospecificity of their action in diene polymerization. The importance of ratio between specific time elementary act duration at the diene injection, coordinated on an active site, and time of propagating macrochain end unit existence in the s-state at polydiene microstructure formation is indicated. Questions of the polysite mechanism occurrence in complex radical polymerization processes are discussed. A possibility for polymerization to proceed in both free-radical and complex related chain propagation sites is shown.Trade Review'Overall, this book contains a wealth of selective details in considerable depth, together with a true fundus of related citations.' Ralf M. Peetz, Polymernews.Table of ContentsPREFACE Chapter 1. Multiplicity in ionic polymerization Chapter 2. Multiplicity in ionic-coordinate polymerization processes Chapter 3. Cis-trans-regulation mechanism and multiplicity in ionic-coordinate polymerization of dienes Chapter 4. Active site heterogeneity in radical polymerization
£275.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Simulation Methods For Rubber Antivibration
Book SynopsisRubber-to-metal bonded systems are widely used in industry with long term service, such as in high-speed trains and marine ships. These complex systems are difficult to model and predict. Hence, a comprehensive book for simulation methods in this specialized field is desirable.This book is intended for engineers who work in industry on the simulation, design and applications of rubber anti-vibration systems. In addition, it can serve as a reference book for scientists.This book is the Second Edition of the book entitled 'Numerical Prediction & Case Validation for Rubber Anti-vibration System' (in both English and Chinese). The newly added content contains predictions on idealized Mullins effect without data fitting; creep/relaxation variations from temperature change, loading, hardness and different component and dynamic interaction between solid rubber and fluid.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Novel Polymeric Materials For Environmental
Book SynopsisPolymeric materials play an essential and ubiquitous role in many fields including structural and packaging materials, drug development, tissue engineering, wastewater treatment, pollutant removal, separation, water purification, smart agriculture, and even road and building construction. This book contains eleven comprehensive chapters covering topics from deriving polymers from natural resources or wastes to developing novel functional polymeric materials in the form of membranes, hydrogels, foams, nanocomposites for various environmental applications. This book also discusses the utilization of waste plastics and the challenges and progress made in recycling and reusing commercially viable polymers. Such information is valuable and accelerates technological progress. Each chapter further gives the current fabrication methodology, challenges, and future scope of these materials related to their environmental applications. Thus anyone working on polymer-based materials will benefit from the comprehensive knowledge presented in this book on novel polymeric materials and their various environmental applications.
£121.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Conformational Proteomics Of Macromolecular
Book SynopsisBiological processes involving large macromolecular assemblies are thought to be a dynamic consequence of cooperativity and metastability. The folding of a peptide chain creates local environments from which “activity” can emerge. In the same way, the assembly of large molecular complexes creates dynamic features that would only be feasible in a large construct. The biological implications of such adaptation are explored as it applies to the static quasisymmetry situations, as well as to the dynamics of structural transitions. The current wealth of solved high-resolution complex structures makes this an appropriate time to summarize the state of the art in structural dynamics of living architectures. With contributions by leading scientists in the fields of virology, bacterial flagellum, cytoskeleton, ribosome and giant enzymes, this important book presents cutting-edge knowledge in the various fields of structural proteomics of very large molecular assemblies, with the focus on their mechanisms of action.Table of ContentsDynamic Architectures; Geometry and Action in Viruses; Approaching the Large Assemblies in Membranes; Cellular Framework Constructions; Molecular Machines; Around the Bench Proteomics.
£60.80
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Hydrogen-bonded Interpolymer Complexes:
Book SynopsisNoncovalent interactions play key roles in many natural processes leading to the self-assembly of molecules with the formation of supramolecular structures. One of the most important forces responsible for self-assembly is hydrogen bonding, which also plays an important role in the self-assembly of synthetic polymers in aqueous solutions. Proton-accepting polymers can associate with proton-donating polymers via hydrogen bonding in aqueous solutions and form polymer-polymer or interpolymer complexes.There has been an increased interest among researchers in hydrogen-bonded interpolymer complexes since the first pioneering papers were published in the early 1960s. Several hundred research papers have been published on various aspects of complex formation reactions in solutions and interfaces, properties of interpolymer complexes and their potential applications. This book focuses on the latest developments in the area of interpolymer complexation via hydrogen bonding. It represents a collection of original and review articles written by recognized experts from Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, UK, Ukraine, and the USA. It highlights many important applications of interpolymer complexes, including the stabilization of colloidal systems, pharmaceuticals, and nanomaterials.Table of ContentspH and Ionic Strength Effects on Interpolymer Complexation via Hydrogen Bonding (V V Khutoryanskiy et al.); Hydrogen-Bonded Interpolymer Complexes Soluble at Low pH (G Staikos et al.); Potentiometric Investigation of Hydrogen-Bonding Interpolymer Complexation (G Staikos et al.); Fluorescent Methods for Investigation of Interpolymer Complexes (E V Anufrieva et al.); Block and Graft Copolymers with Chemically Complementary Polymer Components (T B Zheltonozhskaya et al.); Interpolymer Complexes Obtained by Template Polymerization (S Po owi ski); Interpolymer Complexes Containing Copolymers (G G Bumbu et al.); Inter- and Intramolecular Polycomplexes in Polydispersed Colloidal Systems (T B Zheltonozhskaya et al.); Pharmaceutical Applications of Interpolymer Complexes (V V Khutoryanskiy); Radiation Cross-Linked Interpolymer Complexes (J M Rosiak et al.); Prevention of Soil Erosion by Interpolymer Complexes (S E Kudaibergenov et al.); Hydrogen-Bonded Polymer Films via Layer-by-Layer Self Assembly (E Kharlampieva & S Sukhishvili).
£122.40
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Polymer Thin Films
Book SynopsisPolymer thin films is an emerging area driven by their enormous technological potential and the intellectually challenging academic problems associated with them. This book contains a collection of review articles on the current topics of polymer films written by leading experts in the field. To reflect the interdisciplinary nature of this field, the contributors hail from a wide range of disciplines, including chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, engineers, and physicists. The goal of this book is to provide readers, whether involved in or outside of the field of polymer films, with an encompassing and informative reference.Table of ContentsBlock Copolymer Films: Ordering and Alignment Control, Equilibrium on Chemically Patterned Surfaces, Structural Evolution, Device and Medical Applications; Thin Film Friction of Soft Surfaces; Adhesion; Hierarchical Structure of Polymer Nanoparticles; Polymer Crystallization in Thin Films; Polymer Thin Film Dynamics; Dewetting; Surface Wrinkling.
£104.40
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Nanosols And Textiles
Book SynopsisThe book provides a short introduction to the sol-gel process, principles in modification of the sols and technical details of the application on textiles, covering in particular the chemical content of the topic. New properties of textiles gained from nanosols are summarized and explained in a broad range, focusing on the mechanical and thermal stability, repellent properties, optical properties, antistatic coatings and bioactive coatings. An active discussion is held on the bioactive modifications, because this wide and interesting field offers a high potential for many new applications, e.g. in medicine. Besides basic research, this book will also provide examples on the transition of academic research to customer products.Table of ContentsPreparation of Nanosols; Coatings on Textiles; Fibers from Spinning of Sols; Textile Comfort; Mechanical and Thermal Stability; Hydrophobic Coatings; Oil- and Soil-Repellent Coatings; Dyeing; UV Protection; Electrostatic Properties; Bioactive Sol-Gel Layers; Antimicrobial Coatings; Wound Dressing; Textile Architecture; Protective Textiles - Bullet-Proof Vests.
£80.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Giant Molecules: Here, There, And Everywhere (2nd
Book Synopsis“… Giant molecules are important in our everyday life. But, as pointed out by the authors, they are also associated with a culture. What Bach did with the harpsichord, Kuhn and Flory did with polymers. We owe a lot of thanks to those who now make this music accessible …”Pierre-Gilles de GennesNobel Prize laureate in Physics(Foreword for the 1st Edition, March 1996)This book describes the basic facts, concepts and ideas of polymer physics in simple, yet scientifically accurate, terms. In both scientific and historic contexts, the book shows how the subject of polymers is fascinating, as it is behind most of the wonders of living cell machinery as well as most of the newly developed materials. No mathematics is used in the book beyond modest high school algebra and a bit of freshman calculus, yet very sophisticated concepts are introduced and explained, ranging from scaling and reptations to protein folding and evolution. The new edition includes an extended section on polymer preparation methods, discusses knots formed by molecular filaments, and presents new and updated materials on such contemporary topics as single molecule experiments with DNA or polymer properties of proteins and their roles in biological evolution.Table of ContentsForeword by P-G DeGennes for the First Edition; Introduction; What Does a Polymer Molecule Look Like?; How Are Polymers Made?; What Kinds of Polymer Substances Are There?; Polymers in Nature; The Mathematics of a Simple Polymer Coil; The Physics of High Elasticity; The Problem of Excluded Volume; Coils and Globules; Dynamics of Polymeric Fluids; To Knot or Not to Knot; The Mathematics of Complicated Polymer Structures: Fractals; Polymers and the Origin of Life.
£45.60
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Conjugated Polymers And Oligomers: Structural And
Book SynopsisThis book identifies modern topics and current trends of structural and soft matter aspects of conjugated polymers and oligomers. Each chapter recognizes an active research line where structural perspective dominates research and therefore the book covers fundamental aspects of persistent conjugated polymer backbone, water soluble conjugated polyelectrolytes and surfactants, conjugated molecules and biomolecules and DNA and the advanced use of synchrotron radiation and electron microscopy to find out structural details in conjugated molecule films and devices as well as under ambient and extreme conditions.
£81.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd World Scientific Reference Of Hybrid Materials
Book SynopsisThe World Scientific Reference of Hybrid Materials is a set of 3 volumes, which covers the fascinating area of materials science at the intersection between purely polymeric, organic or inorganic materials. The rapidly developing research on hybrid materials is largely driven by the steadily increasing need of multifunctional materials in various branches of technology. However, much of the research is also driven by the curiosity of the researchers and the long lasting wish to merge the most beneficial properties of the various materials into one. The flexibility of polymers could, for example, be merged with the electronic conductivity of metals or the mechanical resistance of ceramics, which will be of great value for the industries.This reference covers the areas of synthesis of such hybrid materials, which take benefit from each of the consisting ingredients, and overviews some of the emerging applications based on the materials. Much of the current research is still in its infancy, but hybrid materials are already now considered to be the key enabler for important future developments, for example flexible electronics. With this perspective, this reference aims at giving the general public an overview over the topics of relevance in this field, but also attracting new researchers to this intriguing scientific area.
£1,075.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Topological Polymer Chemistry: Progress Of Cyclic
Book SynopsisThere are examples aplenty in the macroscopic world that demonstrate the form of objects directing their functions and properties. On the other hand, the fabrication of extremely small objects having precisely defined structures has only recently become an attractive challenge, which is now opening the door to nanoscience and nanotechnology.In the field of synthetic polymer chemistry, a number of critical breakthroughs have been achieved during the first decade of this century to produce an important class of polymers having a variety of cyclic and multicyclic topologies. These developments now offer unique opportunities in polymer materials design to create unprecedented properties and functions simply based on the form, i.e. topology, of polymer molecules.In this book on topological polymer chemistry, the important developments in this growing area will be collected for the first time, with particular emphasis on new conceptual insights for polymer chemistry and polymer materials. The book will systematically review topological polymer chemistry from basic aspects to practice, and give a broad overview of cyclic polymers covering new synthesis, structure characterization, basic properties/functions and the eventual applications.Table of ContentsTopological Polymer Chemistry - Concepts and Practices: Systematic Classification of Nonlinear Polymer Topologies (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Topological Isomers in Polymer Molecules (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Telechelics Having Cyclic Onium Salt Groups (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Electrostatic Self-Assembly and Covalent Fixation (ESA-CF) Process (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Dynamic Control of Polymer Topologies by the ESA-CF Process (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Cyclic and Multicyclic Polymers Having Functional Groups (Kyklo-Telechelics) (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Metathesis Polymer Cyclization (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Multicyclic Polymer Topologies by the ESA-CF with Kyklo-Telechelic Precursors (Yasuyuki Tezuka); Cyclic Polymers - Developments in the New Century: Overview on Physical Properties of Cyclic Polymers (Jacques Roovers); The Ring-Closure Approach for Synthesizing Cyclic Polymers (Boyu Zhang and Scott M Grayson); Cyclic Macromonomers: Synthesis and Properties (Masataka Kubo); Topological Effects on the Statistical and Dynamical Properties of Ring Polymers in Solution (Tetsuo Deguchi and Kyoichi Tsurusaki); Dynamics of Cyclic Polymers Revealed by Single-Molecule Spectroscopy (Satoshi Habuchi); Progress in the Rheology of Cyclic Polymers (Dimitris Vlassopoulos, Rossana Pasquino and Frank Snijkers; Crystallization of Cyclic and Branched Polymers (Hiroki Takeshita and Tomoo Shiomi); Self-Assembly and Functions of Cyclic Polymers (Eisuke Baba and Takuya Yamamoto).
£103.50
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanocomposite Hydrogels and their Emerging
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