Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity

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Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition of this classic text continues to offer the reader a thorough understanding of viscoelastic behavior, essential for the proper utilization of polymers. Explains principles, corresponding equations, and experimental methods with supporting real-life applicationsAdds coverage of measurement techniques (nano-indentation, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS)), biopolymer viscoelasticity, and the relationship between mechanical polymer properties and viscoelastic functionsHas two new ections to address modern areas of viscoelastic measurement: large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) and microrheologyIncludes problems in the text and an Instructor’s Manual (including solutions) available for adopting professorsPrior edition reviews: "The book is clear written and…[is] appropriate for students in introductory undergraduate courses and for others wanting introduction to the fundamentals of the subject." (CHOICE, December 2005); "This book is invariably well written, logically organized and easy to follow...I highly recommend this book to anyone studying polymer viscoelasticity." (Polymer News, December 2005) Dedication Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition About the Companion Website Chapter 1: Introduction PROBLEMS GENERAL REFERENCE TEXTS REFERENCES Chapter 2: Phenomenological Treatment of Viscoelasticity A. ELASTIC MODULUS 1. LINEAR‐MOTION GEOMETRIES REFERENCES Chapter 3: Viscoelastic Models A. MECHANICAL ELEMENTS B. DISTRIBUTIONS OF RELAXATION AND RETARDATION TIMES C. MOLECULAR THEORIES—THE ROUSE MODEL D. APPLICATIONS OF FLEXIBLE‐CHAIN MODELS TO SOLUTIONS E. THE ZIMM MODIFICATION F. EXTENSION TO BULK POLYMER G. REPTATION APPENDIX 3‐1: MANIPULATION OF THE ROUSE MATRIX PROBLEMS REFERENCES Chapter 4: Time–Temperature Correspondence A. FOUR REGIONS OF VISCOELASTIC BEHAVIOR B. TIME–TEMPERATURE SUPERPOSITION C. MASTER CURVES D. THE WLF EQUATION E. MOLECULAR INTERPRETATION OF VISCOELASTIC RESPONSE PROBLEMS REFERENCES Chapter 5: Transitions and Relaxation in Amorphous Polymers A. PHENOMENOLOGY OF THE GLASS TRANSITION B. THEORIES OF THE GLASS TRANSITION C. STRUCTURAL PARAMETERS AFFECTING THE GLASS TRANSITION D. RELAXATIONS IN THE GLASSY STATE E. RELAXATION PROCESSES IN NETWORKS F. BIOPOLYMER VISCOELASTICITY PROBLEMS REFERENCES Chapter 6: Elasticity of Rubbery Networks 1. DERIVATION 2. ENERGY CONTRIBUTION 1. EFFECT OF DEGREE OF CROSSLINKing 2. EFFECT OF SWELLING 3. EFFECT OF FILLERs 4. EFFECT OF STRAIN‐INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION PROBLEMS REFERENCES Chapter 7: Dielectric and NMR Methods A. DIELECTRIC METHODS B. NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE METHODS PROBLEMS REFERENCES Answers to Selected Problems CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 List of Major Symbols List of Files on the Website INTRODUCTION LIST OF FILES Author Index Subject Index End User License Agreement