{"product_id":"syndiotactic-polystyrene-9780470286883","title":"Syndiotactic Polystyrene","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSyndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS), synthesized in a laboratory for the first time in 1985, has become commercialized in a very short time, with wide acceptance on the global plastics market. Written by leading experts from academia and industry from all over the world, \u003ci\u003eSyndiotactic Polystyrene\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive review of all aspects of SPS of interest to both science and industry, from preparation and properties to applications.  \u003cp\u003eThis essential reference to SPS covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe preparation of syndiotactic polystyrene by half-metallocenes and other transition metal catalysts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure and fundamental properties, especially morphology and crystallization and solution behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe commercial process for SPS manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties, processing, and applications of syndiotactic polystyrenes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolymers based on syndiotactic polystyrenes, for example, by functionalization and modification, and n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTRIBUTORS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITOR.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I INTRODUCTION.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Historical Overview and Commercialization of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Malanga, Osamu Isogai, Takeshi Yamada, Shigeo Iwasaki, and Masahiko Kuramoto\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Discovery of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Early Years of Development (1985–1989).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Intense Development Years (1989–1996).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Initial Commercial Launch Stage (1996–2001).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Years 2001–2007.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II PREPARATION OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Transition Metal Catalysts for Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorio Tomotsu, Thomas H. Newman, Mizutomo Takeuchi, Richard Campbell Jr., and Jürgen Schellenberg\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Transition Metal Compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Cocatalysts for the Syndiospecific Styrene Polymerization (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorio Tomotsu, Hiroshi Maezawa, and Thomas H. Newman\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 MAO.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Boron Compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Other Chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Mechanisms for Stereochemical Control in the Syndiotactic Polymerization of Styrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorio Tomotsu, Thomas H. Newman, and Richard Campbell Jr.\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Insertion of the Growing Polymer Chain into the Double Bond of Styrene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Stereochemistry of the Styrene Insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Effects of Hydrogenation of the Catalyst.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Active Site Species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Theoretical Analysis of the Catalyst.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Kinetic Analysis of Styrene Polymerization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Copolymerization of Ethylene with Styrene: Design of Efficient Transition Metal Complex Catalysts (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKotohiro Nomura\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Ethylene\/Styrene Copolymers: Microstructures, Thermal Properties, and Composition Analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Ethylene\/Styrene Copolymerization Using Transition Metal Complex–Cocatalyst Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Summary and Outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Structure and Properties of Tetrabenzo[\u003ci\u003ea,c,g,i\u003c\/i\u003e]fl uorenyl-Based Titanium Catalysts (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRüdiger Beckhaus, Kai Schröder, and Jürgen Schellenberg\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Tbf Ligand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Tbf Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Tbf Titanium(III) Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Tbf Titanium(IV) Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Dynamic and Polymerization Behavior of Tetrabenzofluorenyl Titanium Complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Rare-Earth Metal Complexes as Catalysts for Syndiospecific Styrene Polymerization (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKlaus Beckerle and Jun Okuda\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Metallocene Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Constrained Geometry Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Half-Sandwich Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Nonmetallocene Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Syndiospecific Styrene Polymerization with Heterogenized Transition Metal Catalysts (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKyu Yong Choi\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Kinetics of Syndiospecific Polymerization with Heterogeneous Metallocene Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Nascent Morphology of Syndiotactic Polystyrene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Concluding Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III STRUCTURE AND FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Structure, Morphology, and Crystallization Behavior of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrea Sorrentino and Vittoria Vittoria\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Polymorphic Behavior of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Morphology of the Zigzag Forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Morphology of the Mesomorphic Phases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Thermodynamic and Kinetics of Crystallization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Melting Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Structure and Properties of the Crystallized Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Preparation, Structure, Properties, and Applications of Co-Crystals and Nanoporous Crystalline Phases of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGaetano Guerra, Alexandra Romina Albunia, and Concetta D’Aniello\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Co-Crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Nanoporous Crystalline Phases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Conclusions and Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Acknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Crystallization Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe and Komei Yamasaki\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Theoretical Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Equilibrium Melting Point of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Analyses of Spherulitic Growth Rate \u003ci\u003eG\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Comparison Between SPS and IPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV COMMERCIAL PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Processes for the Production of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMasao Aida, David Habermann, Hans-Joachim Leder, and Jürgen Schellenberg\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Monomer Purification Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Catalyst Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Polymerization Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Styrene Stripping Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Deactivating Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Pelletizing Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Blending Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Shipping Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V PROPERTIES, PROCESSING, AND APPLICATIONS OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Properties of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe, Komei Yamasaki, Keisuke Funaki, and Michael Malanga\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Rheological Properties of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Basic Physical Mechanical Properties of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Orientation of SPS and Properties of Oriented SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Other Important Properties of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Melt Processing of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Bank, Kevin Nichols, Harold Fowler, Jason Reese, and Gerry Billovits\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Compounding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Injection Molding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Sheet and Film Extrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Film Processing and Fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Fiber Spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Applications of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Fiola, Akihiko Okada, Masami Mihara, and Kevin Nichols\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 The Performance Capabilities of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Connectors for Automotive and Electronic Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Electronic Components: Plated and Non-Plated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Industrial and Appliance Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Blends of Syndiotactic Polystyrene with Polyamide (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKevin Nichols, Akihiko Okada, and Hiroki Fukui\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Composition of SPS\/Nylon Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Properties of SPS\/Nylon Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Applications of SPS\/Nylon Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Blends of Syndiotactic Polystyrene with Polystyrenes (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe, Komei Yamasaki, Akihiko Okada, and Takuma Aoyama\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 SANS Measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Theoretical Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Tacticity Effect on Miscibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Properties of Blends of SPS and APS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18. Compatibilizers for Impact-Modifi ed Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe, Akihiko Okada, and Nobuyuki Sato\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Morphological Analyses of HISPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Morphology of SPS\/PPO Binary Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Compatibilizer Effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VI POLYMERS BASED ON SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19. Functionalization and Block\/Graft Reactions of Syndiotactic Polystyrene Using Borane Comonomers and Chain Transfer Agents (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. C. Mike Chung\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Functionalization of SPS via Borane Comonomers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Functionalization of SPS via Borane Chain Transfer Agents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Acknowledgment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20. Nanocomposites Based on Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eO Ok Park and Mun Ho Kim\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Polymer Nanocomposites and Microstructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Preparation of SPS Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Properties of SPS Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Final Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402313343319,"sku":"9780470286883","price":125.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470286883.jpg?v=1730480035","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/syndiotactic-polystyrene-9780470286883","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}