Description
Exploring the chemistry of synthesis, mechanisms of polymerization, reaction engineering of step-growth and chain-growth polymerization, polymer characterization, thermodynamics and structural, mechanical, thermal and transport behavior of polymers as melts, solutions and solids, Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Third Edition covers essential concepts and breakthroughs in reactor design and polymer production and processing. It contains modern theories and real-world examples for a clear understanding of polymer function and development. This fully updated edition addresses new materials, applications, processing techniques, and interpretations of data in the field of polymer science. It discusses the conversion of biomass and coal to plastics and fuels, the use of porous polymers and membranes for water purification, and the use of polymeric membranes in fuel cells. Recent developments are brought to light in detail, and there are new sections on the improvement of barrier properties of polymers, constitutive equations for polymer melts, additive manufacturing and polymer recycling.
This textbook is aimed at senior undergraduate students and first year graduate students in polymer engineering and science courses, as well as professional engineers, scientists, and chemists. Examples and problems are included at the end of each chapter for concept reinforcement.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Effect of Chemical Structure on Polymer Properties Chapter 3 Step-Growth Polymerization Chapter 4 Reaction Engineering of Step-Growth Polymerization Chapter 5 Chain-Growth Polymerization Chapter 6 Reaction Engineering of Chain-Growth Polymerization Chapter 7 Emulsion Polymerization Chapter 8 Measurement of Molecular Weight and Its Distribution Chapter 9 Thermodynamics of Polymer Mixtures Chapter 10 Theory of Rubber Elasticity Chapter 11 Polymer Crystallization Chapter 12 Mechanical Properties Chapter 13 Polymer Diffusion Chapter 14 Flow Behavior of Polymeric Fluids Chapter 15 Polymer Processing
