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Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology by Akay M. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology about?

Ventus Publishing ApS, 2012, 269 pages, ISBN: 8740300871 9788740300871 The 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. Contents Introduction 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 questions Polymer processing Concept of rheology Processing and forming thermoplastics Processing and forming thermosetting polymers Self-assessment questions Microstructure Stereoregularity Morphology in semi-crystalline thermoplastics Degree of crystallinity Crosslinking Copolymer arrangements Domain structures Degree of molecular orientation Self-assessment questions Behaviour of polymers Degradation of Polymer

Who reads Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Akay M.
Publisher
Bookboon.com
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9788740300871
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Chemistry, Stem

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