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Book SynopsisThis book presents a unified view of flexible-chain polymer liquids and networks. It covers topics ranging from equilibrium properties to dynamic response, finite deformation behavior and non-Newtonian flow. The book emphasizes fundamental principles and a molecular viewpoint.
Trade ReviewThe attractive feature of Polymeric Liquids and Networks is that it starts from an elementary viewpoint emphasizing molecular chemical structure. Graessley then integrates this chemistry-dominated description with one that focuses on the universal properties of polymers.... ...Organized as a field guide to polymer science... The text is a wealth of information on the more technical matters of characterizing the structure and interactions of polymer solutions and understanding the miscibility of polymer blends in terms of polymer structural properties and measures of interpolymer interaction. ...A valuable resource for newcomers who are trying to understand essential concepts of polymer science, learn some history of the field, and find direction for further reading.
-- Physics Today
The attractive feature of Polymeric Liquids and Networks is that it starts from an elementary viewpoint emphasizing molecular chemical structure. Graessley then integrates this chemistry-dominated description with one that focuses on the universal properties of polymers.... ...Organized as a field guide to polymer science... The text is a wealth of information on the more technical matters of characterizing the structure and interactions of polymer solutions and understanding the miscibility of polymer blends in terms of polymer structural properties and measures of interpolymer interaction. ...A valuable resource for newcomers who are trying to understand essential concepts of polymer science, learn some history of the field, and find direction for further reading."
-- Physics Today
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Molecular Liquids 3. Molecular Mixtures 4. The Random Coil Model 5. Dilute Solution Characterization 6. Dilute Solution Properties 7. Polymer Solutions 8. Polymer Blends 9. Network Structure and Elasticity 10. Network Properties
