Principles of Polymer Systems

Principles of Polymer Systems

<P>Maintaining a balance between depth and breadth, the <B>Sixth Edition </B>of <B>Principles of Polymer Systems </B>continues to present an integrated approach to polymer science and engineering. A classic text in the field, the new edition offers a comprehensive exploration of polymers at a level geared toward upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students. </P> <P>Revisions to the sixth edition include:</P> <UL> <P> <LI>A more detailed discussion of crystallization kinetics, strain-induced crystallization, block copolymers, liquid crystal polymers, and gels</LI> <LI>New, powerful radical polymerization methods</LI> <LI>Additional polymerization process flow sheets and discussion of the polymerization of polystyrene and poly(vinyl chloride)</LI> <LI>New discussions on the elongational viscosity of polymers and coarse-grained bead-spring molecular and tube models</LI> <LI>Updated information on models and experimental results of rubber elasticity</LI> <LI>Expanded sections on fracture of glassy and semicrystalline polymers</LI> <LI>New sections on fracture of elastomers, diffusion in polymers, and membrane formation</LI> <LI>New coverage of polymers from renewable resources</LI> <LI>New section on X-ray methods and dielectric relaxation</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>All chapters have been updated and out-of-date material removed. The text contains more theoretical background for some of the fundamental concepts pertaining to polymer structure and behavior, while also providing an up-to-date discussion of the latest developments in polymerization systems. Example problems in the text help students through step-by-step solutions and nearly 300 end-of-chapter problems, many new to this edition, reinforce the concepts presented.</P>