Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology

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Ventus Publishing ApS, 2012, 269 pages, ISBN: 8740300871 9788740300871The chapters of this book are arranged in an attempt to reflect the three pillars of materials science and technology: in materials, there is a strong link between processing, microstructure and properties. Changing one affects the others and this has enabled scientists/engineers to tailor materials to suit purposes.ContentsIntroduction History of the development of polymers Why a clear understanding of material is important? What can be achieved by appropriate selection of polymer-based materials? What makes polymers versatile?Polymerisation Polymerisation mechanisms Polymerisation processes Polymerisation reactors Catalysts Molecular weight and molecular weight distributions Self-assessment questionsPolymer processing Concept of rheology Processing and forming thermoplastics Processing and forming thermosetting polymers Self-assessment questionsMicrostructure Stereoregularity Morphology in semi-crystalline thermoplastics Degree of crystallinity Crosslinking Copolymer arrangements Domain structures Degree of molecular orientation Self-assessment questionsBehaviour of polymers Degradation of Polymers Viscoelasticity Relaxation transitions Self-assessment questionsMechanical properties Introduction Tensile properties Flexural properties Compressive properties Shear properties Hardness Impact properties and fracture toughness Bearing strength Environmental stress cracking Fatigue and wear Self-assessment questionsThermal properties Differential scanning calorimetry Thermogravimetric analysis Thermomechanical analysis Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis Determination of softening temperature Self-assessment questions