Description
Macromolecular Engineering: Design, Synthesis and Application of Polymers explores the role of macromolecular engineering in the development of polymer systems with engineered structures that offer the desired combination of properties for advanced applications. This book is organized into sections covering theory and principles, science and technology, architectures and technologies, and applications, with an emphasis on the latest advances in techniques, materials, properties, and end uses – and including recently commercialized, or soon to be commercialized, designed polymer systems. The chapters are contributed by a group of leading figures who are actively researching in the field. This is an invaluable resource for researchers and scientists interested in polymer synthesis and design, across the fields of polymer chemistry, polymer science, plastics engineering, and materials science and engineering. In industry, this book supports engineers, R&D, and scientists working on polymer design for application areas such as biomedical and healthcare, automotive and aerospace, construction and consumer goods.- Presents the theory, principles, architectures, technologies, and latest advances in macromolecular engineering for polymer design and synthesis- Explains polymer design for cutting-edge applications areas, including coatings, automotive, industrial, household and medical uses- Approaches several novel materials, such as polyisobutylene (PIB), polyamide-based polyurethanes, and aliphatic polyesters
Table of Contents
Theory: New Platforms1. The puzzling role of symmetry: A tool for macromolecular engineeringNew Polyisobutylene Science and Technology2. End-functional polyisobutylenes by quasiliving carbocationic polymerization: bi- and multicomponent architectures3. Multifunctional initiators for isobutylene polymerization4. New polyisobutylene-based polymers through Friedel-Crafts alkylation Chemistry5. Polyisobutylene-assisted multi-mode polymerization and molecular compositesNew Architectures and Technologies6. Tailor-made polymers for industrial and household applications7. The properties and applications of polyamide-based polyurethanes8. Electrophilic polymerization for specialty plastics9. Segmented conjugated macromolecules10. Aliphatic polyesters with novel architectures by ring opening polymerizationDisruptive Medical Applications11. The use of poly(styrene-block-isobutylene-block-styrene) and analogues for long-term implant applications12. Polyisobutylene to the rescue: Advanced elastomers for healthcareIndustrial Applications13. Role of hydrophobicity in underwater adhesion
