Whether you are an upper or graduate level student studying polymer science and engineering or an engineer new to the field of polymers, you'll benefit from reading The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering 3e. Since the publication of the second edition in 1999, the field of polymers has advanced considerably. A key feature of the third edition is the inclusion of new concepts in existing chapters as well as new chapters covering selected contemporary topics such as behavior of natural polymers, polymer nanocomposites, and use of polymers in nanotechnology. There are also several enhancements to the book’s pedagogy, including the addition of numerous worked examples and new figures to better illustrate key concepts and the addition of a large number of end-of-chapter exercises, many of which are based on recently published research and relevant industrial data.
Key features
- Focuses on applications of polymer chemistry, engineering, and technology.
- Explains terminology, applications, and versatility of synthetic polymers.
- Connects polymerization chemistry with engineering applications.
- Contains practical lead-ins to emulsion polymerization, viscoelasticity, and polymer rheology.
Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introductory Concepts and Definitions
- Chapter 2 - Basic Principles of Polymer Molecular Weights
- Chapter 3 - Practical Aspects of Molecular Weight Measurements
- Chapter 4 - Mechanical Properties of Polymer Solids and Liquids
- Chapter 5 - Polymer Mixtures
- Chapter 6 - Diffusion in Polymers
- Chapter 7 - Step-Growth Polymerizations
- Chapter 8 - Free-Radical Polymerization
- Chapter 9 - Copolymerization
- Chapter 10 - Dispersion and Emulsion Polymerizations
- Chapter 11 - Ionic and Coordinated Polymerizations
- Chapter 12 - Polymer Reaction Engineering
- Chapter 13 - Biopolymers
- Appendix A - Conversion of Units
- Appendix B - List of Symbols
- Index
Readership
- Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the physics, chemistry, and chemical engineering departments who are taking courses related to polymer science and engineering.
About the Author
- Alfred Rudin is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Professor Rudin spent 14 years with a large Canadian chemical company in research, development, and production. He joined the University of Waterloo chemistry department where he is now a Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He is the author or co-author of 295 research papers and 25 patents. Dr. Rudin is also a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the Royal Society of Canada, and the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 584 pages
- Publisher: Academic Press; 3 edition (December 28, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0123821789
- ISBN-13: 978-0123821782
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.3 x 9.2 inches
- List Price: $119.95