Principles of Polymerization
4th Edition
Published on 5. March 2004
Book
Hardback
832 pages
978-0-471-27400-1 (ISBN)
Description
The new edition of a classic text and reference
The large chains of molecules known as polymers are currently used in everything from "wash and wear" clothing to rubber tires to protective enamels and paints. Yet the practical applications of polymers are only increasing; innovations in polymer chemistry constantly bring both improved and entirely new uses for polymers onto the technological playing field. Principles of Polymerization, Fourth Edition presents the classic text on polymer synthesis, fully updated to reflect today's state of the art. New and expanded coverage in the Fourth Edition includes:
* Metallocene and post-metallocene polymerization catalysts
* Living polymerizations (radical, cationic, anionic)
* Dendrimer, hyperbranched, brush, and other polymer architectures and assemblies
* Graft and block copolymers
* High-temperature polymers
* Inorganic and organometallic polymers
* Conducting polymers
* Ring-opening polymer ization
* In vivo and in vitro polymerization
Appropriate for both novice and advanced students as well as professionals, this comprehensive yet accessible resource enables the reader to achieve an advanced, up-to-date understanding of polymer synthesis. Different methods of polymerization, reaction parameters for synthesis, molecular weight, branching and crosslinking, and the chemical and physical structure of polymers all receive ample coverage. A thorough discussion at the elementary level prefaces each topic, with a more advanced treatment following. Yet the language throughout remains straightforward and geared towards the student.
Extensively updated, Principles of Polymerization, Fourth Edition provides an excellent textbook for today's students of polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science, as well as a current reference for the researcher or other practitioner working in these areas.
Reviews / Votes
"...this book would be useful...as a reference tool..." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2006) "Chemists, chemical engineers, and material scientists who want to know more about the chemistry and structural control of polymers would find extensive information in this book..." (MRS Bulletin, February 2006) "...the most comprehensive treatment of this topic that I have encountered ... an essential component of the book collection of any research group involved in polymer synthesis." (Advanced Materials, 2005; Vol., 17; 16) "...an excellent textbook for today's students of polymer chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science, as well as a current reference for the researcher...." (Apollit, 2005) "This is the fourth edition of what has not only become a classic textbook but is most useful as a reference book...the author...writes clear and precise sentences and makes what can be a dry subject interesting to read." (E-STREAMS, October 2004) "...an admirable text for teaching...and also serves as a valuable reference...a real investment and an important desk reference for polymer synthesis chemists." (Polymer News)More details
Edition
4. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 16.2 cm
Thickness: 4.2 cm
Weight
1276 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-27400-1 (9780471274001)
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GEORGE ODIAN received his PhD from Columbia University. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York. He has previously served as professor of chemistry and chairman, Division of Pure and Applied Sciences at Richmond College of CUNY, assistant professor at Columbia University, research director of RAI Research Company, and research chemist at Thiokol Chemical Company. He has written over sixty research publications and authored both taped and short courses for the American Chemical Society. He is also the coauthor of four books in general, organic, and biochemistry.
Content
Preface.
1. Introduction.
1.1 Types of Polymers and Polymerizations.
1.2 Nomenclature of Polymers.
1.3 Linear, Branched, and Crosslinked Polymers.
1.4 Molecular Weight.
1.5 Physical State.
1.6 Applications of Polymers.
2. Step Polymerization.
2.1 Reactivity of Functional Groups.
2.2 Kinetics of Step Polymerization.
2.3 Accessibility of Functional Groups.
2.4 Equilibrium Considerations.
2.5 Cyclization versus Linear Polymerization.
2.6 Molecular Weight Control in Linear Polymerization.
2.7 Molecular Weight Distribution in Linear Polymerization.
2.8 Process Condition.
2.9 Multichain Polymerization.
2.10 Crosslinking.
2.11 Molecular Weight Distributions in Nonlinear Polymerizations.
2.12 Crosslinking Technology.
2.13 Step Copolymerization.
2.14 High-Performance Polymers.
2.15 Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers.
2.16 Dendric (Highly Branched) Polymers.
3. Radical Chain Polymerization.
3.1 Nature and Radical Chain Polymerization.
3.2 Structural Arrangement of Monomer Units.
3.3 Rate of Radical Chain Polymerization.
3.4 Initiation.
3.5 Molecular Weight.
3.6 Chain Transfer.
3.7 Inhibition and Retardation.
3.8 Determination of Absolute Rate Constants.
3.9 Energetic Characteristics.
3.10 Autoacceleration.
3.11 Molecular Weight Distribution.
3.12 Effect of Pressure.
3.13 Process Conditions.
3.14 Specific Commercial Polymers.
3.15 Living Radical Polymerization.
3.16 Other Polymerizations.
4. Emulsion Polymerization.
4.1 Description of Process.
4.2 Quantitative Aspects.
4.3 Other Characteristics of Emulsion Polymerization.
5. Ionic Chain Polymerization.
5.1 Comparison of Radical and Ionic Polymerization.
5.2 Cationic Polymerization of the Carbon-Carbon Double Bond.
5.3 Anionic Polymerization of the Carbon-Carbon Double.
5.4 Block and Other Polymer Architecture.
5.5 Distinguishing Between Radical, Cationic, and Anionic Polymerizations.
5.6 Carbonyl Polymerization.
5.7 Miscellaneous Polymerizations.
6. Chain Copolymerization.
6.1 General Considerations.
6.2 Copolymer Composition.
6.3 Radical Copolymerization.
6.4 Ionic Copolymerization.
6.5 Deviations from Terminal Copolymerization Model.
6.6 Copolymerizations Involving Dienes.
6.7 Other Copolymerizations.
6.8 Applications of Copolymerizations.
7. Ring-Opening Polymerization.
7.1 General Characteristics.
7.2 Cyclic Ethers.
7.3 Lactams.
7.4 N-Carboxy-±Amino Acid Anhydrides.
7.5 Lactones.
7.6 Nitrogen Heterocyclics.
7.7 Sulfur Heterocyclics.
7.8 Cycloalkenes.
7.9 Miscellaneous Oxygen Heterocyclics.
7.10 Other Ring-Opening Polymerizations.
7.11 Inorganic and Partially Inorganic Polymers.
7.12 Copolymerization.
8. Stereochemistry of Polymerizaton.
8.1 Types of Stereoisomerism in Polymers.
8.2 Properties of Stereoregular Polymers.
8.3 Forces of Stereoregulation in Alkene Polymerization.
8.4 Traditional Ziegler-Natta Polymerization of Nonpolar Alkene Monomers.
8.5 Metallocene Polymerization of Nonpolar Alkene Monomers.
8.6 Other Hydrocarbon Monomers.
8.7 Copolymerization.
8.8 Postmetallocene: Chelate Initiators.
8.9 Living Polymerization.
8.10 Polymerization of 1,3-Dienes.
8.11 Commercial Applications.
8.12 Polymerization of Polar Vinyl Monomers.
8.13 Alehydes.
8.14 Optical Activity in Polymers.
8.15 Ring-Opening Polymerization.
8.16 Statistical Models of Propagation.
9. Reactions of Polymers.
9.1 Principles of Polymers Reactivity.
9.2 Crosslinking.
9.3 Reactions of Cellulose.
9.4 Reactions of Poly(vinyl) acetate).
9.5 Halogenation.
9.6 Aromatic Substitution.
9.7 Cyclization.
9.8 Other Reactions.
9.9 Graft Copolymers.
9.10 Block Copolymers.
9.11 Polymers as Carriers or Supports.
9.12 Polymer Reagents.
9.13 Polymer Catalysts.
9.14 Polymer Substrates.
Index.