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As the use and applications of polymers increase, so does the interactions of polymer surfaces with other materials. This updated paperback edition of this well-received, popular book presents a comprehensive approach to all aspects of polymer surfaces, from fundamental theory through applications, making it essential reading for everyone studying or working with polymers.
- From the Reviews of the Cloth Edition "...both informative and a pleasure to read....the favorable reaction derives from the volume's organization and presentation of its material to ensure maximum utility." Polymer News
- Divided into four comprehensive sections: physical principles of polymer surfaces, characterization, modifications of properties, and applications.
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The field of semiconducting polymers has attracted many researchers from a diversity of disciplines. Printed circuitry, flexible electronics and displays are already migrating from laboratory successes to commercial applications, but even now fundamental knowledge is deficient concerning some of the basic phenomena that so markedly influence a device's usefulness and competitiveness. This two-volume handbook describes the various approaches to doped and undoped semiconducting polymers taken with the aim to provide vital understanding of how to control the properties of these fascinating organic materials. Prominent researchers from the fields of synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, engineering, computational chemistry, theoretical physics, and applied physics cover all aspects from compounds to devices.
Since the first edition was published in 2000, significant findings and successes have been achieved in the field, and especially handheld electronic gadgets have become billion-dollar markets that promise a fertile application ground for flexible, lighter and disposable alternatives to classic silicon circuitry. The second edition brings readers up-to-date on cutting edge research in this field. ... Read more

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Polyorthoesters have been the most intensively studied polymers for biomedical applications for their low immunogenicity, good biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties. In the last decade, the synthesis of polyester-polyether block copolymers has attracted increasing attention, because they may be used in several pharmaceutical and medical applications such as sutures, implants for bone fixation, carriers in drug delivery and temporary matrix or scaffolds in tissue engineering. This book includes the last two decades when block copolymers containing PEO, hydrophilic B-blocks, and PAA or PAGA, hydrophobic A-blocks, have been widely utilised to formulate parenteral drug delivery systems for peptides and proteins, such as micro and nanoparticles, implants, micelles, hydrogels and scaffolds. ... Read more

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Polymers in Solution is devoted to the static properties of flexible polymers in solution. It presents the progress made by both theory and experiment in the years up to its original publication in 1990, and remains one of the most advanced books available on this subject. Despite the variety in the chemical composition and physical properties of long polymer chains, when in solution they show a universality in their behaviour. On the experimental side, the use of photon and neutron scattering has led to a better understanding, while the use of computer simulation has also produced interesting results. This work is the result of a collaboration between a theoretician and an experimentalist, who have both worked for many years on polymer solutions. ... Read more

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The compact, affordable reference, revised and updated

The Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise Third Edition provides the key information from the complete, twelve-volume Mark's Encyclopedia in an affordable, condensed format. Completely revised and updated, this user-friendly desk reference offers quick access to all areas of polymer science, including important advances in nanotechnology, imaging and analytical techniques, controlled polymer architecture, biomimetics, and more, all in one volume.

Like the twelve-volume full edition, the Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise Third Edition provides both SI and common units, carefully selected key references for each article, and hundreds of tables, charts, figures, and graphs. ... Read more

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In this book, Professor Alexander Grosberg, one of the pioneers and leaders in the field of theoretical polymer science has selected the most important topics within polymer science and matched them with experts whocan clearly present the state of the art of each.
Using this book readers will learn the fundamental concepts, as well as the techniques that are currently employed on the frontier of science.

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* Statistical mechanics of semiflexible chains
* Polymer absorption
* Topological constraints
* Polymer reaction kinetics
* Replica field theory of polymer networks
Using this book, readers will learn the fundamental concepts, as well as the techniques that are currently employed on the frontier of science ... Read more

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Provides a comprehensive introduction to the mechanical behaviour of solid polymers. Extensively revised and updated throughout, the second edition now includes new material on mechanical relaxations and anisotropy, composites modelling, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behaviour and fracture of tough polymers.

The accessible approach of the book has been retained with each chapter designed to be self contained and the theory and applications of the subject carefully introduced where appropriate. The latest developments in the field are included alongside worked examples, mathematical appendices and an extensive reference.

·        Fully revised and updated throughout to include all the latest developments in the field

·        Worked examples at the end of the chapter

·        An invaluable resource for students of materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering studying polymer science

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Review of An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers
It wasn't great, but it was a required book for the class I took, so I suppose it was everything I needed.That's about all I can say.I actually barely read anything in the class.

A reader
This book is a good introduction to understanding the mechanical properties of solid polymers from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint.It is suitable for university students with some knowledge ofthe physical properties of polymers but advanced enough to be used in agraduate course.This is book is a much more manageable version of aprevious book by I.M. Ward, "Mechanical Properties of SolidPolymers".It has been useful as basic reference and provides furtherreferences should more details be desired.Highly recommended addition toany persons collection of polymer science and engineering books.The onlydrawback is the cost.It is a bit disappointing to see the price almostdouble in less than 3 years. ... Read more

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Learn how recent advances are fueling new possibilities in textiles, optics, electronics, and biomedicine!

As the field of conjugated, electrically conducting, and electroactive polymers has grown, the Handbook of Conducting Polymers has been there to document and celebrate these changes along the way. Now split into two volumes, this new edition continues to provide the expertise of world-renowned contributors while maintaining the clear format of previous editions as it incorporates the latest developments in both the fundamental science and practical applications of polymers.

The first volume in the set focuses on the concepts and basic physical aspects needed to understand the behavior and performance of conjugated polymers. The book describes the theories behind π-conjugated materials and electron–lattice dynamics in organic systems. It also details synthesis methods and electrical and physical properties of the entire family of conducting polymers.

Picking up where the first volume left off, the second volume concentrates on the numerous processing methods for conducting polymers and their integration into various devices and applications. It first examines coating, printing, and spinning methods for complex patterned films and fibers. The book then shows how conducting and semiconducting polymers are applied in many devices, such as light-emitting displays, solar cells, field effect transistors, electrochromic panels, charge storage devices, biosensors, and actuators.

As the science of conjugated and conducting polymers progresses, further applications will be realized, fueling greater possibilities in textiles, optics, electronics, and biomedicine. This handbook will be there to provide essential information on polymers as well as the most up-to-date developments. ... Read more

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Two thumbs up!
This book is a must for all univesity chemistry libraries! The subject of conducting polymers is of great interest in chemical research; this book covers comprehensively the important facts and findings.This book issuitable for students and researchers who are interested in this subject,and will serve as an excellent general introductory, or an encyclopedicsource. ... Read more

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This volume provides an interdisciplinary analysis of current biological applications of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). It includes a wide array of topics useful to materials scientists, organic chemists, biochemists, and bioengineers interested in drug delivery systems, pharmaceuticals and other biomaterials. The applications discussed include PEG-modified proteins, liposomes, drugs, surfaces of materials, and hydrogels. The volume also includes a review of PEG-oligonucleotides and a concise summary of the toxicology of PEG and its derivatives. ... Read more

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This first systematic compilation of synthesis methods for different classes of polymers describes well-tested and reproducible procedures, thus saving time, money and chemicals.

Each chapter presents the latest method for a specific class of conjugated polymers with a particular emphasis on the design aspects for organo-electronic applications. In this concise and practically oriented manner, readers are introduced to the strategies of influencing and controlling the polymer properties with respect to their use in the desired device.

This style of presentation quickly helps researchers in their daily lab work and prevents them from reinventing the wheel over and over again. ... Read more

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This book introduces the techniques used for the analysis of polymers. It covers the main aspects of polymer science and technology; identification, polymerization, molecular weight, structure, surface properties, degradation and mechanical properties.

• Clear explanations of each analytical technique
• Describes the application of techniques to the study of polymers
• Encourages learning through numerous self-assessment questions and answers
• Structured for flexible learning

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The focus of this book is monocyclic inorganic ring systems of the p-block elements and the polymers that are, in many cases derived from them. Bicyclic or polycyclic arrangements are considered when they are closely related to those of monocyclic systems. Inorganic heterocycles that are more accurately described as coordination complexes of chelating inorganic ligands are included only when they are directly related to an inorganic homocycle or heterocycle by the replacement of one p-block element by a more metallic p-block element. After a short introductory chapter, the first half of the book is comprised of seven chapters that deal with the fundamentals of the subject intended for undergraduates or researchers who are unfamiliar with the topic, covering the following areas:

• Synthetic methods;
• Characterisation techniques;
• Delocalisation in inorganic rings;
• Paramagnetic inorganic rings;
• Inorganic macrocycles;
• Ligand chemistry;
• Inorganic polymers (general concepts including, synthesis, structure and bonding, characterisation methods, properties and applications).

The final four chapters discuss in detail the chemistry of inorganic homo- and hetero-cycles involving the elements of groups 13-16 (the p-block elements). The focus is on relating the early seminal contributions to the field with exciting new developments. From the fundamental standpoint, novel structures and new bonding concepts are highlighted, in addition to synthetic approaches. This is the first book that addresses both the fundamental and applied aspects of inorganic ring systems through an emphasis of their use as precursors to inorganic polymers and other useful materials (e.g. semiconductors and ceramics).

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This book introduces the chemistry of carbohydrates, a family of molecules that have a central role in metabolism. This pivotal role in the biochemistry of life makes the study of carbohydrates important to both students of biochemistry and chemistry; this class of compound can also be used to illustrate some of the important principles of stereochemistry. ... Read more

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This book has the highest impact factor of all publications ranked by ISI within polymer science. It contains short and concise reports on physics and chemistry of polymers, each written by the world renowned experts. It remains valid and useful after 5 or 10 years. The electronic version is available free of charge for standing order customers at: springer.com/series/12/.

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This text provides a concise and fully illustrated introduction to the study of interactions between molecules, a field with a growing body of applications ranging from the design of extraction agents for environmentally toxic species to the development of new pharmaceuticals. The book includes specific methods for binding cationic, anionic, and neutral guests. ... Read more

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A really nice and interesting read
Even if the book is easy to read it doesn't mean it is plain. It is interesting and it has a good structure. Some books like this end up as dry catalogues; this one does not. It gave me ideas. It sent me to the bookshelf to check up details. ("Is that really so. Never thought about it.") And if you don't need it, but have interests in the topical neighbourhood; just buy it. It's nice to read in when you are tired of equations or algorithms in chemistry. Or if you end in a good chair with a cold and wants to do something useful in chemistry, which is not too strenuous.

a good book
It's a good book to get started on this very technical subject. ... Read more

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This is a thoroughly updated edition of one of the best selling titles in the Oxford Chemistry Primer series. John Jones provides an excellent, easy to read introduction to amino acid and peptide synthesis aimed at second and final year students. The text begins with a brief survey of the role and diversity of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in nature, and goes on to describe and explain the principal methods of chemical synthesis. With its emphasis on chemical principles and strategies rather than detailed technical matters, the book will be essential reading for all students of chemistry with an interest in this field. ... Read more

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A book for student to understand basic idea about peptide synthesis.
This is a good for a text book. It can help you to understand basic chemistry of peptide synthesis. It doesn't tell you the detail procedure about how to synthesis peptide. You have to buy some books such as "Fmoc-peptide synthesis" if you are really working on peptide synthesis and need step-by-step procedures for synthesizing different type of peptides. ... Read more

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As compared to engineering polymers (EPs) and polymercomposites, polymer liquid crystals (PLCs) have many attractiveproperties. Moreover, ordinary equipment for thermoplastic processingcan be used for PLCs; often PLCs have lower viscosities than EPs, oraddition of a PLC to an EP lowers the viscosity of the latter by twoorders of magnitude. This book covers inorganic, organic as well asnon-covalently bonded PLCs. It describes their mechanical propertiesand performance, thermophysical characteristics, which is the basisfor intelligent processing, and also relations between properties ofblends and of individual components. A chapter on computersimulations, explaining how computer modeling is being used to developstronger polymer-based composites, is included. This book will prove an invaluable reference to all those working withpolymer liquid crystals and advanced materials. ... Read more

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Rapid advances in technology require materials with improved property profiles. Polymer modification using grafting and crosslinking are key ways to achieve this in an economical way and without the need for developing new materials. Often widely disparate and in a number of references, practical information on polymer grafting and crosslinking is now available in one volume. Researchers seeking information that bridges the knowledge gap between the scientific principles and industrial applications of polymer crosslinking and grafting will find coverage on the basic science, the methodologies, and a focus on the specific techniques used in a variety of industrial applications such as automotive, laminates, paints, adhesives, and cable. Coverage also includes potential biomedical applications. Descriptions of analytical tools that can be used to evaluate the results are also included. ... Read more

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Lehrstuhl fur Makromolekulare Stoffe, Garching, Germany. Topics include neodymium based Ziegler/Natta catalysts and their application in diene polymerization, and rare-earth metals and aluminum getting close in Ziegler-type organometallics. For researchers. ... Read more