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Szycher’s Handbook of Polyurethanes Second Edition Edited by
Michael Szycher, Ph.D Sterling Biomedical, Inc., Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA
Praise for the Bestselling First Edition: “The book can be highly recommended to practitioners.” —Polymer News
“… a valuable resource … brings together information from a wide variety of academic and commercial sources. The handbook contains a wealth of information from the patent literature which reflects the commercial importance of polyurethanes and provides direction for future research and development activities.” —Andrew M. Reed, Ph.D., President, AMRAR, LLC
“… prepared by an expert user of polyurethanes and covers all the arms of the polyurethane family. The patent and general references allows further in-depth studies to be carried out by researchers. … brings together data from many sources and is not biased toward any one supplier’s expertise. … covers the materials as well as the specialist materials that are used in the polyurethane industry.” —Ian Clemitson, Retired Industrial Chemist, Bellmere, Australia
Designed for polyurethane technologists and end users, raw materials suppliers, and students in engineering, this second edition covers the technical advances in the field over the past 10 years. Filled with tables, charts, and photographs, this edition includes new data on green polyurethanes, automotive applications, new coatings, new manufacturing equipment, new healthcare uses, and other topics. Individuals from all major polyurethane intermediate suppliers and equipment manufacturers contributed to this updated handbook. They discuss current products and provide a comprehensive list of product portfolios. • Contains comprehensive coverage of all polyurethane applications • Offers a multi-source compilation of current polyurethane technologies • Includes information on suppliers, equipment, and laboratory analysis • Displays figures, charts, graphs, and photographs Selected Contents: Introduction. Basic Concepts in Polyurethane Chemistry and Technology. Structure-Property Relations in PU. Isocyanate Chemistry. Polyols. Chain Extenders. Flexible and Semiflexible Foams. Rigid Polyurethane Foams. Polyurethane Foam Surfactants. Catalysis of Isocyanate Reactions. Elastomers. Reaction Injection Molding. Polyurethane Adhesives. Waterborne Polyurethanes. Health and Safety. Radiation-Curable Adhesives and Coatings. Processing Methods. Compounding Ingredients. Copolymers, and Polyblends. Polyurethane Coatings. Castables, Sealants, and Caulking Compounds. Medical Applications. Polyurethane Suppliers and Manufacturers. Urethane Processing Systems. Glossary. Conversions and Formulas.
Catalog no. K11811, July 2012, c. 1134 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3958-4, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook
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Polymer & Plastics Engineering New!
New!
Functional Polymer Blends
Polymer Brushes
Synthesis, Properties, and Performance
Substrates, Technologies, and Properties
Edited by
Edited by
Vikas Mittal
Vikas Mittal The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
“This book is well organized and written for PhD students and professionals in polymer science and technology. Fundamental knowledge on polymer blends is presented with a wellorganised introduction to the polymer blend systems and the method for the miscibility enhancement. The audience can gain necessary information on recent progress in the preparation, characterisation, and applications of polymer blends. The introduction on shape memory polymer blends, strain hardening in polymer blends, and directed assembly of polymer blends exhibits active research directions in the field of polymer blends.”
“It contains a detailed description of methods of preparation and properties of brushes formed by polymers of different chemical structures. This is the main strength of the book.”
—Mo Song, Loughborough University
• Introduces basic information on the science of polymer blends • Assimilates recent advances in the synthesis and characterization of polymer blends • Includes examples based on a large number of polymer blend systems • Contains more than 140 black-and-white illustrations and a four-page color insert Selected Contents: Functional Polymer Blends: Synthesis and Microstructures. Miscibility Enhancement of Polymer Blends through Multiple Hydrogen Bonding Interactions. Component Dynamics in Miscible Polymer Blends. Shape Memory Polymer Blends. Synthesis and Properties of EMA Copolymer Toughened PMMA Blends. Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies of Binary Blend Miscibility. Conformation and Topology of Cyclic-Linear Polymer Blends. Strain Hardening in Polymer Blends with Fibril Morphology. Modification of Polymer Blends by E-Beam and γ-Irradiation. Directed Assembly of Polymer Blends Using Nanopatterned Chemical Surfaces. Index.
Catalog no. K12664, April 2012, 354 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5669-7, $169.95 / £108.00
—Tatiana Birshtein, Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences
• Discusses recent advances in the synthesis, properties, performance, characterization, and applications of polymer brushes • Presents introductory information for newcomers to the field • Covers both theoretical and experimental works • Includes examples of many different polymer brush and substrate systems Selected Contents: Polymer Brushes: An Overview. Grafting of Organic Brushes on the Surface of Clay Platelets. Collapse, Compression, and Adhesion of Poly(NIsopropylacrylamide) Brushes. FerroceneFunctionalized Polymer Brushes: Synthesis and Applications. Preparation and Characterization of Nonfouling Polymer Brushes on Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Film Surfaces. Formation of Polymer Brushes inside Cylindrical Pores. Polymer Brushes through Adsorption: From Early Attempts to the Ultra-Dense and Reversible “Zipper Brush.” Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy: Principles and Applications for the Manipulation of Polymer Brushes. Comparison of Surface-Confined ATRP and SET-LRP Syntheses of Polymer Brushes. StimulusResponsive Polymer Brushes on Polymer Particles’ Surfaces and Applications. Well-Defined Concentrated Polymer Brushes of Hydrophilic Polymers: Suppression of Protein and Cell Adhesions. Polymer Brushes by Surface-Initiated Iniferter-Mediated Polymerization.
Catalog no. K12704, March 2012, 340 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5794-6, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
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Polymer & Plastics Engineering Thermoplastic Materials Properties, Manufacturing Methods, and Applications
Solar Module Packaging Polymeric Requirements and Selection
Christopher C. Ibeh
Michelle Poliskie
Pittsburgh State University, Kansas, USA
Consultant, San Jose, California, USA
This text offers a detailed presentation of thermoplastic materials that are commercially available for the plastics and polymer industries. It discusses chemical structure-property relationships and various categories of thermoplastic resins, including general purpose/commodity, quasicommodity, engineering, and specialty. Some of the thermoplastics covered include polycarbonate, nylon, ABS, and PMMA. Using a process-oriented format, the author explores thermoplastics applications to elucidate the interrelation and effect of processing on the properties and performance of these materials.
“Excellent, targeted material encompassing packaging in the PV industry, manufacturing and state of industry, economic trends and a global framework for state of the science and state of the industry niche for solar cells and products.”
Catalog no. 93835, April 2011, 640 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9383-4, $149.95 / £95.00
—Karen Rayment, MSEE, Licensed P.E., State of California
“I thank Dr. Poliskie for putting this information together for the solar community; there is a strong need for this desk reference.” —Todd J. Menna, Ph.D., Packer Engineering, Inc.
Catalog no. K12310, May 2011, 244 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5072-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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The Mechanical and Thermodynamical Theory of Plasticity Mehrdad Negahban University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA
Spanning every significant facet of the mechanical and thermodynamics theories of plasticity, this book provides a complete and accessible introduction to continuum mechanics and thermodynamics for those with minimal background. Going beyond what is found in a typical text, the author covers what is needed to develop and select plasticity models or use them for solving static and dynamic problems. He also provides professionals with the material to develop advanced models and evaluate leadingedge applications. Catalog no. 7230, April 2012, 780 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7230-8, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Polymer Translocation M. Muthukumar University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
“Muthu’s incisive work beautifully clarifies the issues in polymer translocation. He offers cogent explanations of several experimental phenomena and indicates where our reasoning remains murky.” —Hagan Bayley, University of Oxford
“It is a truly outstanding book! The author has covered a surprisingly broad range of physical questions that refer to both polymers and ion channels. … a must read for everyone who wants to get a steadfast grip over the physics of channel-facilitated polymer transport.” —Sergey M. Bezrukov, Ph.D., NICHD, National Institutes of Health
Catalog no. 75160, May 2011, 372 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7516-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Polymer & Plastics Engineering Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers
Polymeric Foams Science and Technology Shau-Tarng Lee
W.M. Huang
Sealed Air Corporation, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, USA
Nanyang Techological University, Singapore
Chul B. Park
Bin Yang
University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Helvoet Rubber & Plastic Technologies Pte Ltd., Singapore
N.S. Ramesh Sealed Air Corporation, Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Yong Qing Fu Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
“One in all, the authors managed to write a book which gives a comprehensive overview on polyurethane shape memory polymer research. Due to the authors’ long-term research experience, I am optimistic that Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers will be a success story. Everyone who wants to learn about these fascinating materials or get inspired will find plenty of information and a valuable source of inspiration.” —Dr. Thorsten Pretsch, BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
Catalog no. K11723, September 2011, 383 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3800-6, $179.95 / £114.00 Also available as an eBook
“Illuminating the role of polymeric foams in the modern materials landscape, Polymeric Foams: Science and Technology is the perfect guide for developing innovative materials that achieve better performance and regulatory compliance.” —Cellulose Chemistry &Technology, 2008
In this critical work, the authors first outline the basic principles and fundamental foaming mechanisms. Foaming technologies and product applications then become the focus. The book concludes with recent developments in composite and biodegradable foams. Catalog no. 3075, August 2006, 220 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3075-9, $179.95 / £115.00 Also available as an eBook
Polyurethane and Related Foams
New!
Polyurethane Casting Primer
Chemistry and Technology
I.R. Clemitson Retired Industrial Chemist, Bellmere, Queensland, Australia
Kaneyoshi Ashida
“… a hands-on, practical approach to castable polyurethane compounds … very user-friendly.”
This book offers a clear and concise guide to recent innovations, methods, and best practices that help the foam industry meet higher quality, health, and environmental standards. Written by the late Dr. Kaneyoshi Ashida, a renowned pioneer of PIR foams, the book chronicles the science and technology of preparation and processing methods for PIR-based foams. It highlights mechanisms for chemical modification and foaming reactions, novel raw materials, alternative blowing agents, and processing methods.
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
—Michael Szycher, Sterling Biomedical
Omitting complicated chemistry concepts, this practical primer guides manufacturers in designing and producing polyurethane products. It explains casting and allied processes, discusses how to produce quality products continuously, and describes the necessary precautions for maintaining the health and safety of workers. Downloadable batch calculations are available at CRC Press Online. Catalog no. K13709, December 2011, 326 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-7921-4, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook
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Polymer & Plastics Engineering Plastics Technology Handbook Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Analyzing Friction in the Design of Rubber Products and Their Paired Surfaces
Salil K. Roy
Robert Horigan Smith
Udita Complex, Kolkata West Bengal, India
Consultant, Mukilteo, Washington, USA
Retaining the easy-to-follow structure of the previous editions, this fourth edition now includes advances in polymer-based nanomedicines, drug delivery, oxo-biodegradable polymers, polymer synthesis and applications, and the use of polymers in the automotive and aerospace industries, agriculture, electronics and electrical technology, and biomedical applications. The book also covers plastic foams and industrial polymers, nanoblends, and methods for plastics recycling.
Supported by extensive analytical evidence, this book details what rubber friction is and why it behaves the way it does. With numerous figures and quantitative examples, it illustrates how to analyze rubber friction in an accurate, predictive manner. The author reveals that the laws of metallic friction do not apply to rubber and presents a scientifically based unified theory for the behavior of rubber friction. He also addresses the design and analysis of specific rubber products and their contacted surfaces.
Catalog no. 7039, December 2006, 896 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7039-7, $209.95 / £134.00
Catalog no. 8136, March 2008, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-8136-2, $145.95 / £93.00
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Handbook of Specialty Elastomers
Current Topics in Elastomers Research
Edited by
Edited by
Robert C. Klingender
Anil K. Bhowmick
Specialty Elastomer Consulting, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
Rubber Technology Center, Kharagpur, India
This handbook provides a single-source reference for the design of compounds using specialty elastomers. Each chapter examines elastomers in terms of development history, chemical composition, structure, properties, processing methods, applications, and commercially available products. The book also discusses the use of antioxidants, antiozonants, vulcanization agents, plasticizers, and process aids with specialty elastomers. Covering applications in the rubber, energy, chemicals, and oil industries, the concluding chapter describes the considerations involved in designing application-specific rubber compounds.
Edited by a world-renowned expert, this work discusses developments in rubber, nanotechnology, and elastomers; the direction of recent research; and materials derived using eco-friendly technologies. Leading experts cover waste rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, bioelastomers, techniques for characterization, and the physics and engineering of elastomers. Technologists in the tire, rubber, and chemical industries as well as polymer and materials scientists and students will find this a unique and sharply focused text.
Fourth Edition Manas Chanda
Catalog no. DK4127, January 2008, 576 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57444-676-0, $159.95 / £99.00
Catalog no. 7317, May 2008, 1104 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7317-6, $219.95 / £140.00 Also available as an eBook
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Polymer & Plastics Engineering Industrial Polymers, Specialty Polymers, and Their Applications
Castable Polyurethane Elastomers
Manas Chanda
I.R. Clemitson
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Retired Industrial Chemist, Bellmere, Queensland, Australia
Salil K. Roy
This work provides an understanding of how raw materials suppliers give information on how to process materials and describes how they achieve desired outcomes. The book discusses the production of polyurethane components from theoretical and practical aspects. It progresses from raw materials to the production of prepolymers, addressing health and safety issues at each stage. It covers the different types of available systems, the reasons for choosing the right system on micro and macro levels, and curing and post-curing operations. Catalog no. 65769, May 2008, 272 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6576-3, $179.95 / £115.00 Also available as an eBook
Udita Complex, Kolkata West Bengal, India
The first part in this volume discusses industrial polymers that are produced using a free-radical mechanism as well as lesser-used polyurethanes, ketones, acrylics, and condensation polymers. The second part examines the manufacture of specialty polymers for commercial use across diverse fields. The final section presents a comprehensive overview of unusual developments in polymer use in the automotive, appliance, and aerospace industries as well as in packaging, agriculture, communication, electronics, and medicine. Catalog no. 8058X, July 2008, 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8058-2, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as an eBook
Plastics Fundamentals, Properties, and Testing
Plastics Fabrication and Recycling Manas Chanda
Manas Chanda
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Salil K. Roy
Salil K. Roy
Udita Complex, Kolkata West Bengal, India
This book begins with a discussion of different types of molds and dies and then covers spinning, casting, reinforcing, foaming, compounding, and coating processes as well as powder molding, adhesive bonding, and plastics welding techniques. The authors explore the decoration of plastics, including painting operations, printing processes, hot stamping, in-mold decorating, embossing, electroplating, and vacuum metallizing. They conclude with an overview on key aspects of plastics recycling, developments in the field, and waste recycling problems.
Udita Complex, Kolkata West Bengal, India
A concise review of the inherent properties of polymers, this book explores how their end-use properties can be influenced through changes in the molecular architecture or incorporation of various fillers and additives. The authors describe the mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal properties of polymers. To identify the principles involved, the book furnishes the bases of many standard test methods according to ASTM and BS 2782 specifications. It also includes a useful guide for identifying common plastics.
Catalog no. 80628, July 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8062-9, $104.95 / £66.99
Catalog no. 80601, July 2008, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8060-5, $115.95 / £73.99
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Polymer & Plastics Engineering
Rubber Curing and Properties
Filled Polymers
University of Saint-Etienne, France
Science and Industrial Applications
Iosif-Daniel Rosca
Jean L. Leblanc
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Université Pierre & Marie Curie, Paris, France
Featuring the work of one of the world’s foremost authorities on rubber curing, this resource provides valuable data for researchers and engineers to find solutions to their own curing problems. It delves into a variety of evaluation practices for unvulcanized and vulcanized rubber and curing methods, including the use of molds and injection molding. It also explores solutions to ongoing challenges with recycling scrap rubber. Theoretical treatments are presented in a didactic manner, so that all types of readers can easily understand the material.
A useful reference for those involved in the design and production of polymer products, this book examines the scientific background of polymers in industry and technology. The first chapters review types of fillers and concepts of reinforcement. The book then discusses typical fillers used for polymers, including carbon black, white, and short fiber. Each filler is discussed in a dedicated chapter that focuses on the filler’s interaction with thermoplastic and elastomer polymers.
Jean-Maurice Vergnaud
Catalog no. 85220, December 2008, 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8522-8, $169.95 / £108.00
Catalog no. K10041, October 2009, 444 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0042-3, $149.95 / £96.00 Also available as an eBook
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Polymeric Foams Technology and Developments in Regulation, Process, and Products Edited by
Shau-Tarng Lee Sealed Air Corporation, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, USA
Dieter Peter Klaus Scholz
Rubber Materials R. Kothandaraman New Delhi, India
Describing trends in technologies, regulations, processes, and product developments for the polymeric foam research community, this book provides an international perspective on the direction of foam technologies and applications. It focuses on advancements in Europe that have shown great progress in blowing agent research and hydrofluorocarbons for the polyurethane foam industry. The text covers foam products, including PP/PS interpolymer, nano-, and biodegradable foams.
Rubbers play a vital role in widespread industries, including automobile, aeronautics, electrical/electronics, materials handling, and healthcare. From mechanical components to storage lining and insulation, choosing the right material is crucial. This reference examines the structure-property relationships of natural rubbers and their applications. The book also covers synthetic, hydrocarbon, oil-resistant, special, high-performance, polyurethane, and thermoplastic rubbers. Topics examined include polymerization, rubber blending, polyurethanes, and rubber compounding techniques and materials.
Catalog no. 61259, December 2008, 302 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6125-3, $159.95 / £99.00
Catalog no. AB7159, August 2008, 180 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7159-7, $145.95 / £93.00
Consultant, Rapra Technology, Gau-Algesheim, Germany
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Biomaterials Chitosan-Based Hydrogels
New!
Polymers for Vascular and Urogenital Applications
Functions and Applications Edited by
Kangde Yao, Junjie Li, Fanglian Yao, and Yuji Yin
Edited by
Tianjin University, People’s Republic of China
Shalaby W. Shalaby
This work details the recent progress in the research and development of chitosan-based biomaterials, providing the foundation for future research. The book introduces the formation and chemical structure of chitosan-based hydrogels. It also discusses the relationship between their structure and functions, which provides a theoretical basis for the design of biomaterials. In addition, many real-world examples illustrate the potential application of chitosan-based hydrogels in various fields, including materials science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, and cell engineering. • Presents the recent developments and real-world examples of chitosan-based hydrogels • Describes their formation and chemical structure • Highlights the relationship between their structure and functions • Discusses the application of chitosan-based hydrogels in drug release systems, tissue engineering, and pharmaceuticals • Chronicles the development of chitin and chitosan Selected Contents: From Chitin to Chitosan. Chitosan Derivatives. Bioactivities of Chitosan and Its Derivatives. Formation of Chitoan-Based Hydrogels Network. Environment–Stimuli Response of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels. Chitosan-Based Gels for Drug Delivery System. Application of Chitosan-Based Gels in Pharmaceuticals. Enzyme Immobilization on Chitosan-Based Supports. Application of ChitosanBased Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering. Future. Index.
Catalog no. K11120, July 2011, 521 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2114-5, $189.95 / £121.00 Also available as an eBook
Poly-Med Inc., Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Karen J.L. Burg Clemson University, South Carolina, USA
Waleed Shalaby Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, USA
In a carefully focused and multidisciplinary style, this book covers attributes of polymers used for vascular, urological, and gynecological materials. It provides a brief analysis of how the use of polymers in vascular and urogenital applications has evolved in the past five decades and outlines their common and specific functional requirements. The book features small, readable monographs that give a description of the evolving role of a particular material. It presents highly integrated, well-balanced, and authoritatively prepared segments on materials processing and in vitro and in vivo evaluation, complete with case studies. • Provides contributions from a diverse technical group of clinicians with strong science/engineering backgrounds and research interests • Supplies a comprehensive link between polymeric biomaterials and their application in the urinogenital area • Includes a brief description of the evolving role of a particular family of materials • Discusses recent developments in applications and the rationale for present and future clinical significance Selected Contents: History and Evolution of Synthetic Vascular and Urinogenital Materials. Common and Specific Functional Requirements for Vascular and Urinogenital Applications. Polymers for Specific Devices for Vascular Applications. Polymers for Specific Urinogenital Applications. Polymers for Devices for Common Use in Vascular and Urinogenital Applications.
Catalog no. 76949, April 2012, 268 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7694-3, $179.95 / £114.00 Also available as an eBook
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Biomaterials New!
Biomaterials Science An Integrated Clinical and Engineering Approach
Chemical Modification of Biological Polymers
Edited by
Roger L. Lundblad
Yitzhak Rosen
Lundblad Biotechnology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Superior NanoBioSystems, Washington, D.C., USA
Noel Elman Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Rather than approach biomaterials science from just a materials science and engineering perspective, this book also covers the clinical side. It integrates both fields at a variety of levels to increase the rate of successful deployment of biomaterials and accumulate knowledge for improving current methodologies. Leading contributors address such topics as hemocompatibility, cellular mechanisms, signal transduction, clinical trials, nanotechnology, FDA regulations, and ethical issues. Catalog no. K10223, May 2012, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0404-9, $149.95 / £95.00
This book reflects the change in emphasis from the study of protein structure/function toward applications in therapeutics and diagnostics. It begins with a review of the basic science involved, including the underlying organic chemistry, the use of various chemical reagents, and the chemical modification of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and proteins. It then discusses the characterization of nonenzymatic chemical modification of biopolymers and the use of chemical modification to produce biotechnology products. Catalog no. K12213, September 2011, 426 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4898-2, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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Biomaterials and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine Edited by
Cellular Response to Biomaterials
Murugan Ramalingam
Edited by
University of Strasbourg, France
L. Di Silvio
Seeram Ramakrishna National University of Singapore
Serena Best University of Cambridge, UK
This book bridges the gap in experimental approaches and understanding among the key areas of biomedical research. It deals with the basic science involved in structure and properties, techniques and technological innovations in processing and characterizations, and applications of biomaterials and stem cells in tissue regeneration at the macro/micro/nano/molecular scales. The book explores breakthroughs in biomaterials, stem cells, tissue engineering, and drug delivery and presents the current perspectives of these key elements in the context of regenerative medicine. Catalog no. K13711, June 2012, c. 552 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7925-2, $149.95 / £95.00
King’s College London, UK
Examining the response of cells to a wide range of biomaterials with specific medical applications, this volume considers cell responses to a variety of polymers and ceramics and discusses degradable polymers and biocompatibility. It looks at cell responses and regenerative medicine, describing vascular grafts, nerve repair, and Bioglass®. The text also explores the effect of surfaces and proteins on cell response and reviews nano-engineered surfaces, the influence of plasma proteins on bone cell adhesion, and surface modification of titanium implants. Catalog no. WP9373, January 2009, 500 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9373-5, $289.95 / £153.00
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Composites New!
New edition of a bestseller!
Engineering Design with Polymers and Composites
Principles of Composite Material Mechanics
Second Edition
Third Edition
James C. Gerdeen, PhD, PE and Ronald A.L. Rorrer, PhD, PE
Ronald F. Gibson University of Nevada, Reno, USA
University of Colorado, Denver, USA
This second edition continues to provide one of the only textbooks on the analysis and design of mechanical components made from polymer materials. It explains how to create polymer materials to meet design specifications. This edition includes entirely new chapters on polymer fusing and other assembly techniques, rapid prototyping, and piezoelectric polymers. • Discusses the material behavior and design techniques for polymers, which are different than those for typical metals • Explores how to save the weight and cost of materials to support a sustainable future with diminishing resources • Describes how to select the best polymer material for various applications • Explains how to save time and money by making polymer prototypes • Illustrates laminate analysis with MATLAB® and Octave • Includes real-world examples and end-ofchapter problems Selected Contents: Introduction. Mechanical Properties of Polymers. Viscoelastic Behavior of Polymers. Creep and Fatigue Failure. Impact Strength and Fracture Toughness. Selection of Polymers for Design Applications. Design Applications of Some Polymers. Composite Material Mechanics. Composite Laminate Failure. Polymer Processing. Adhesion of Polymers and Composites. Polymer Fusing and Other Assembly Techniques. Tribology of Polymers and Composites. Damping and Isolation with Polymers and Composites. Rapid Prototyping with Polymers. Piezoelectric Polymers. Appendices. Index.
Catalog no. K12777, December 2011, 420 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6052-6, $139.95 / £89.00
“Professor Ron Gibson provides a comprehensive textbook to cover the basic concept of anisotropy and inhomogeneity of composites as well as the state-of-art issues such as dynamic behavior, fracture and testing. Many workedout examples and homework problems are most useful for readers to understand the basic concepts to be used in practical applications of composites. Such knowledge is essential for advanced composite materials to be further applied to lightweight structures successfully.” —Nobuo Takeda, University of Tokyo
• Covers novel materials, such as nanocomposites, hybrid multiscale composites, and nanoenhancement of conventional fiber composites • Presents expanded coverage of finite element modeling and test methods • Provides extensive references to current journal articles and state-of-the-art research as well as classic and historical publications • Includes over 80 worked-out example problems, roughly 180 homework problems, and nearly 400 figures Selected Contents: Introduction. Lamina Stress–Strain Relationships. Effective Moduli of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Lamina. Strength of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Lamina. Analysis of Lamina Hygrothermal Behavior. Analysis of a Discontinuously Reinforced Lamina. Analysis of Laminates. Analysis of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Behavior. Analysis of Fracture. Mechanical Testing of Composites and Their Constituents. Appendices. Index.
Catalog no. K12275, September 2011, 683 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5005-3, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook
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Composites Bestseller!
Introduction to Composite Materials Design
Bestseller!
Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Second Edition
Materials, Manufacturing, and Design, Third Edition
Ever J. Barbero
P.K. Mallick
West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA
Completely revised and updated, this second edition of a bestseller contains new chapters on damage mechanics, fabric-reinforced composites, and external strengthening for infrastructure. It covers design aspects such as fiber and matrix selection, fabrication processes, and prediction of material properties. It also explains the structural analysis and design of beams, plates, and shells, including many fully developed examples. Instructional materials (including PowerPoint® slides), special software coordinated with the book, and other pedagogical tools are available.
This third edition of a bestseller covers the mechanics, characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects of composites. Highlighting materials such as nanocomposites and smart materials, the book contains information on material substitution, cost analysis, nano and natural fibers, fiber architecture, carbon-carbon composites, thermoplastics matrix composites, resin transfer molding, and test methods such as fiber bundle tests and interlaminar fracture measurements. This edition also includes a chapter on polymerbased nanocomposites.
Catalog no. 79158, July 2010, 562 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7915-9, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
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Shape-Memory Polymers and Multifunctional Composites Edited by
Jinsong Leng and Shanyi Du
Finite Element Analysis of Composite Materials Ever J. Barbero
Harbin Institute of Technology, People’s Republic of China
West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
A review of the systematic progress of this emerging class, this work provides a broad overview of shape-memory polymers (SMP) and their composites. The text presents detailed information on the wide range of SMP applications, including aeronautics, astronautics, biomedicine, and the automobile industry. Each chapter discusses an important aspect of these smart materials, from their properties and fabrication to the actuation approaches that can be used to trigger shape recovery. The book also covers multifunctional SMPs and SMP-based composite materials.
This text supplies the missing link between theory and implementation for the detailed analysis of composite materials by layering theoretical and conceptual discussions with fully developed examples using mainly ANSYS™, but also including some MATLAB®. In-depth discussions cover all of the major aspects of advanced analysis, including 3D effects, viscoelasticity, edge effects, elastic instability, damage, aging, and delamination. The source code for each example, videos, and much more are available online.
Catalog no. 90194, May 2010, 383 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9019-2, $149.95 / £95.00
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Nano Carbon Nanotubes for Polymer Reinforcement
New!
Peng-Cheng Ma
Two-Dimensional Nanostructures
Leibinz Institute, Dresden, Germany
Mahmood Aliofkhazraei Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Jang-Kyo Kim
Nasar Ali
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon
NANOSMAT Ltd, UK
“Researchers working in the field of CNTs will greatly appreciate the convenience of this compilation that describes dispersion and functionalization of CNT into polymer composites. … researchers new to this field of research would greatly benefit from the clear and comprehensive review of these two critical parameters and will quickly gain a deep technical insight into the details.” —IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2012
This book highlights the areas where fabrication has proven difficult due to CNT entanglement and poor interfacial interactions among the CNTs and polymers. It outlines how to specifically functionalize CNTs and control their surface functionalities to enhance the interfacial interactions with polymer matrix. • Covers the use of CNTs in fabricating novel polymer composites • Offers a comprehensive overview of the principles and mechanisms behind CNT dispersion and functionalization • Presents traditional and novel methods for the functionalization and dispersion of CNTs in polymer matrices • Estimates the effects of CNT functionalization and dispersion on the functional and mechanical properties of polymer composites • Helps composite engineers optimize fabrication of CNT/polymer nanocomposites Selected Contents: Introduction. Dispersion of CNTs. Functionalization of CNTs. CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites. Application of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites. References. Appendices.
Catalog no. K11260, March 2011, 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2621-8, $179.95 / £114.00
“This is a book that combines presentation of state-of-the-art scientific techniques employing a highly pedagogical approach that makes it suitable for use in advanced classes in Chemistry and Materials Science. … suitable as an introductory text for nanoscience. … an excellent source of information for the hottest research topic of our decade.” —Ioannis Remediakis, University of Crete
Discussing different fabrication methods for developing 2-D nanostructures, this book is the first of its kind to focus on the “size effect” of 2D nanostructures. It classifies different methods by their ability to control the sizes of 2-D nanostructures and thus the relative properties of the resulting materials. • Represents the first book on the “size effect” of 2-D nanostructures • Covers nanotechnology and materials science • Describes complex methods for the fabrication of 2-D nanostructures in an accessible manner • Illustrates mechanical, electrochemical, and physical properties and applications, including thin films and nanostructured coatings • Uses simple figures to facilitate discussion Selected Contents: Synthesis, Processing and Application of 2-D Nanostructures. Classification of 2-D Nanostructures. Characterization of Size Distribution for Fabrication Methods of 2-D Nanostructures. Study of Mechanical Properties of 2-D Nanostructures. Study of Electrochemical Properties of 2-D Nanostructures. Study of Physical Properties of 2-D Nanostructures. Conclusions.
Catalog no. K12975, May 2012, c. 296 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6665-8, $179.95 / £114.00 Also available as an eBook
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Nano Nanoporous Materials Advanced Techniques for Characterization, Modeling, and Processing
Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites Edited by
Edited by
Vikas Mittal
Nick Kanellopoulos
The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Demokritos National Centre for Scientific Research, Greece
The past 30 years have seen a dramatic rise in the field of porous materials due to the development of an increasing number of novel materials. Designed for researchers from different disciplines, this book offers a clear and concise presentation of recent advances, and expected developments. It also covers simulation techniques and their applications to optimize processes involving sorbents, membranes, and catalysts. The contributors address experimental modeling techniques and processes, presenting case studies to reinforce concepts. Catalog no. K10550, February 2011, 578 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1104-7, $169.95 / £108.00
This work illustrates the commercial viability of polyolefin nanocomposites in a number of fields, including biomedical science, aerospace, and automotive engineering. It focuses on theoretical models to enable an understanding of the organic-inorganic interfaces in polyolefins and provides a detailed description of recently developed models for the property prediction of these nanocomposites. The book not only covers aluminosilicate fillers, but also equally important fillers such as layer double hydroxides and nanotubes. Catalog no. K10747, December 2010, 414 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1454-3, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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Advanced Polymer Nanoparticles
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Synthesis and Surface Modifications
Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology
Edited by
Third Edition
Vikas Mittal
Edited by
The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
William A. Goddard III, Donald W. Brenner, Sergey E. Lyshevski, and Gerald J Iafrate
This book presents the tremendous developments in the synthesis and surface modification techniques to generate advanced polymer nanoparticles. After a brief introduction to polymer latex technology, the text discusses emulsion polymerization, miniemulsion polymerization, and batch, semi-batch, and continuous polymerization. It then details the synthesis and surface modification of various types of polymer nanoparticles, including polymers with coreshell morphologies, dendrimers modified polymer nanoparticles, and porous and hollow polymer nanoparticles.
Continuing to explore innovative nanoscience, engineering, and technology areas, this third edition extends the coverage of emerging nano areas even further. Two entirely new sections on energy and biology cover nanomaterials for energy storage devices, photovoltaics, DNA devices and assembly, digital microfluidic labon-a-chip, and much more. In color throughout, this edition also includes new chapters on nanomagnet logic, quantum transport at the nanoscale, terahertz emission from Bloch oscillator systems, molecular logic, electronic optics in graphene, and electromagnetic metamaterials.
Catalog no. K10740, July 2010, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1443-7, $149.95 / £95.00
Catalog no. K12751, May 2012, 1096 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6015-1, $149.95 / £95.00
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Nano Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook
Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Edited by
Rakesh K. Gupta and Elliot Kennel
Gabor L. Hornyak, Harry F. Tibbals, Joydeep Dutta, and John J. Moore
West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
Kwang-Jea Kim
Taking an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is the archetype of the modern nano textbook. It builds a solid background in characterization and fabrication methods while integrating the physics, chemistry, and biology facets. The remainder of this color text focuses on applications, examining engineering aspects as well as nanomaterials and industryspecific applications in such areas as energy, electronics, and biotechnology. Catalog no. 47795, December 2008, 1640 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4779-0, $149.95 / £96.00 Also available as an eBook
The University of Akron, Ohio, USA
Reflecting the increase in use of nanostructured materials for a range of industrial applications, this volume explores the synthesis of nanomaterials that act as the building blocks of polymer nanocomposites as well as polymers that act as matrix materials. It examines molecular precursors and related challenges for large-scale manufacturing. Discussing future applications in civilian and defense-related fields, it also presents methods to characterize the bulk and interfacial structure of polymer nanocomposites. Catalog no. 9777, July 2009, 566 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9777-6, $149.95 / £96.00 Also available as an eBook
Multiphase Polymer-Based Materials
Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites
An Atlas of Phase Morphology at the Nano and Micro Scale
Edited by
Jinsong Leng Harbin Institute of Technology, People’s Republic of China
Charef Harrats
Alan Kin-tak Lau
Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
University of Southern Queensland, Australia and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon
This atlas contains more than 500 microscopy pictures resulting from the observation of multiphase polymer-based materials. These illustrations include micro and nanopolymer blends, micro and nanocomposites, micro and nano phases in copolymers, TPVs, and thermosets and thermoplastic blends. Each picture has a detailed explanation of how to attain these materials, how the samples were prepared, and how the observations were conducted. An introductory section evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the various microscopic tools employed for investigating the phase morphology.
A practical analysis of functional polymers, nanoscience, and technology, this book integrates coverage of fundamentals, research and development, and the resulting diversity of uses for multifunctional polymers and their nanocomposites. Quite possibly the first reference of its kind to explore the progress of polymer nanocomposites in terms of their multifunctionality, it covers both theory and experimental results regarding the relationships between the effective properties of polymer composites and those of polymer matrices and reinforcements.
Catalog no. 62174, March 2009, 232 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6217-5, $199.95 / £127.00
Catalog no. K10865, December 2010, 462 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1682-0, $149.95 / £95.00
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Polymer Chemistry Bestseller!
Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry A Problem-Solving Approach Manas Chanda Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
“A gem of a book! Well written and backed by solid scholarship and many years of teaching and research work, this very accessible and lucid introduction to the subject is an essential purchase for those in search of a book that unites polymer science and polymer chemistry in a harmonious presentation … a must-read for mastering the principles and methodologies of modern polymer science and chemistry … The author is to be commended for turning his years of experience into an exemplary system of chapters.” —Current Engineering Practice, November 2006
Catalog no. 7384, March 2006, 648 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7384-8, $115.95 / £73.99
Cross-Linked Liquid Crystalline Systems From Rigid Polymer Networks to Elastomers
Polymer Thermodynamics Blends, Copolymers and Reversible Polymerization Kal Renganathan Sharma Prairie View A&M University, Texas, USA
“The morphology of materials is a fascinating field and structure-related properties are of key interest in product development and process engineering, resulting in materials with advanced performance in sustainable, environmentally friendly applications. … This text is a welcome and highly effective response to this challenge that must be met if we are to develop the sustainable technologies we shall certainly need to survive into the next century.” —Harold Kroto, Florida State University
Catalog no. K11271, October 2011, 371 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2639-3, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Iontronics Ionic Carriers in Organic Electronic Materials and Devices Edited by
Janelle Leger Western Washington University, Bellingham, USA
Edited by
Magnus Berggren
Dirk Broer
Linkoping University, Sweden
Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
Sue Carter
Gregory P Crawford
University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
Written by scientists who are not only active in the field but also well-known in more traditional areas of research, this book presents important aspects of the liquid crystal field, covering carefully selected topics in an accessible way. It explores a wide range of applications such as displays, tunable lasers, strain gauges, and microstructures.
The book focuses on the use of ionic functions to define the principle of operation in polymer devices. It begins by reviewing the scientific understanding and important scientific discoveries made on the electrochemistry of conjugated polymers. A team of experts examines the known effects of ion incorporation, including the theory and modulation of electrochemistry in polymer films, and explores the coupling of electronic and ionic transport in polymer films.
Catalog no. 46225, January 2011, 629 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4622-9, $189.95 / £121.00
Catalog no. K10351, October 2010, 247 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0688-3, $125.95 / £80.99
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Slobodan Zumer University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Polymer Chemistry Bestseller!
Polymers Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials, Third Edition
Industrial Photoinitiators
J.M.G. Cowie and Valeria Arrighi
A Technical Guide W. Arthur Green
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
Liverpool, UK
Ideal for product developers, this guide provides an accessible introduction to photoinitiators and their commercial use. It describes the chemical mechanisms of how these materials work from the energy delivered by UV light and the use of different groups of photoinitiators in diverse applications, highlighting individual differences and discussing what particular effects they bring to end-products. The author also covers many relevant practical factors, such as surface and depth cure, oxygen inhibition, and yellowing effects.
“… continues the tradition of a well-known respected textbook …”
Catalog no. K11356, April 2010, 302 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-2745-1, $94.95 / £59.99
Catalog no. 9813, July 2007, 520 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-8493-9813-1, $89.95 / £57.99
—Mark Moloney, Reviews, June 2008
With nearly 50 percent new or updated material, this third edition presents new polymerization methods, characterization techniques, and applications in electronic, biological, and medical settings. This high-quality, advanced text underscores the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science. It features real-world examples and new chapter problems.
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Bestseller!
Polymer Chemistry
Technology of Fluoropolymers
Second Edition Paul C. Hiemenz Covina, California, USA
Second Edition
Timothy P. Lodge
Jiri George Drobny
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, USA
Drobny Polymer Associates, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
“… a well-rounded and articulate examination of polymer properties at the molecular level. It focuses on fundamental principals based on underlying chemical structures, polymer synthesis, characterization, and properties … a logical presentation of topics that can be scaled to meet the needs of introductory as well as more advanced courses in chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering.”
Fully revised and updated, this second edition continues to provide industrial chemists, technologists, and engineers with the most accurate, compact, and practical source on fluoropolymers, such as Teflon. Highlighting industrial, military, medical, and consumer goods applications, this edition adds more detailed information on equipment and processing conditions. It explores breakthroughs in understanding property-structure relationships, polymerization techniques, and the chemistry underlying novel polymers. It also expands upon critical environmental aspects of fluoropolymers, including heat degradation, health effects, and recycling.
—Memoriile sectiilor Stiintifice, 2007
“Highly Recommended.” —P.G. Heiden, CHOICE, August 2007
Catalog no. DK4670, February 2007, 608 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57444-779-8, $99.95 / £39.99
Catalog no. 63170, September 2008, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6317-2, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook
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Polymer Chemistry Polymers
Bestseller!
A Property Database, Second Edition Bryan Ellis
Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Sheffield University, UK
Second Edition
Ray Smith
Charles E. Carraher, Jr.
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
A reliable source of scientific and commercial information on over 1,000 polymers, this revised and updated edition features 25 percent new material, including 50 entirely new entries that reflect advances in conducting polymers, hydrogels, nanopolymers, and biomaterials. Each entry includes trade names, properties, manufacturing processes, commercial applications, supplier details, references, and links to constituent monomers. A complete, fully searchable web version of the reference allows users to customize their searches and refine results.
The critically acclaimed first edition of this text provided undergraduate students with a wellrounded presentation of the principles and applications of natural, synthetic, inorganic, and organic polymers. Continuing that tradition, this second edition also addresses environmental concerns and green polymeric materials, including biodegradable polymers and microorganisms for synthesizing materials. It covers synthesis and polymerization reactions, reactivities, techniques for characterization and analysis, energy absorption and thermal conductivity, physical and optical properties, and practical applications.
Edited by
Catalog no. 3940, October 2008, 1052 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3940-0, $899.00 / £572.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K10477, January 2010, 534 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0953-2, $94.95 / £36.99 Also available as an eBook
Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials
Polymer Melt Fracture Rudy Koopmans
Second Edition
Dow Europe GmbH, Horgen, Switzerland
Edited by
Jaap Den Doelder
Charles A. Wilkie
Dow Benelux B.V., Terneuzen, The Netherlands
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Jaap Molenaar
University of Dayton, Research Institute, Ohio, USA
Biometris – Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands
The second edition of this classic volume expands its coverage to reflect a multidisciplinary approach to flame retardancy. It focuses on fire retardant chemistry, regulations, fire safety engineering, fire phenomena, and all the other ancillary issues that pertain to this applied field of materials science. Using a mix of how-to instructions and a distillation of technical knowledge, the book provides suggested formulations, discusses why one material is preferred over another for a particular use or application, and offers a starting point for compounders and plastics fabricators to pass flammability requirements.
Presenting a pictorial library of the different forms of melt fracture and real industrial extrusion melt fracture phenomena, this volume provides pragmatic identification and industrial extrusion defect remediation strategies based on detailed experimental and theoretical findings from the last 50 years. It explains mechanisms and theory for the different melt fracture phenomena, explores simulation and prediction of melt fracture, and provides a comprehensive literature review with more than 700 references.
Catalog no. 83996, December 2009, 853 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8399-6, $179.95 / £115.00
Catalog no. DK4694, August 2010, 341 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57444-780-4, $169.95 / £108.00
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Alexander B. Morgan
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Polymer Chemistry Bestseller!
Carraher’s Polymer Chemistry
Bestseller!
Eighth Edition
Third Edition
Charles E. Carraher, Jr.
Robert J. Young and Peter A. Lovell
Introduction to Polymers
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
University of Manchester, UK
Updated to reflect a growing focus on green chemistry, this edition integrates the core areas that contribute to the growth of polymer science. Changes include updating of analytical, physical, and special characterization techniques; increased emphasis on carbon nanotubes, tapes and glues, butyl rubber, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, poly(ethylene glycols), shearthickening fluids, photo-chemistry and photophysics, dental materials, and aramids; new sections on copolymers and spliceosomes; and a larger focus on the molecular behavior of materials, nanotechnology, and nanomaterials. Catalog no. K10478, October 2010, 824 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0955-6, $99.95 / £39.99 Also available as an eBook
Introduction to Molecular Motion in Polymers Richard A. Pethrick University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Taweechai Amornsaichai and Alastair M. North
Christian Wohlfarth
Mahidol University, Thailand
Martin-Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
“… a welcome addition to the authors’ previous compilations and holds a wealth of information that researchers working with copolymer solutions simply must have available systematically categorized at their fingertips. … an excellent companion to the Polymer Handbook and, as such, rightfully belongs on the shelf of every researcher who maintains an interest in copolymer solutions for academic or technological reasons.” —Richard J. Spontak, North Carolina State University, www.MaterialViews.com
Catalog no. K12292, November 2010, 551 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5038-1, $259.95 / £165.00
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Catalog no. 3929, June 2011, 688 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-8493-3929-5, $59.95 / £37.99 Also available as an eBook
CRC Handbook of Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Data of Copolymer Solutions
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Thoroughly updated, this long-awaited new edition of a bestselling text provides extensive, detailed, and balanced coverage of polymer chemistry and polymer physics, spanning synthesis, characterization, bulk properties and morphology, and mechanical and electrical properties of polymers. Completely reorganized and expanded, this edition incorporates the most important developments that have occurred in the past two decades, including “living” radical polymerization, supramolecular polymerization, and block and graft copolymer synthesis methods.
This book explains how molecular movement is determined by chemical structure and how motion controls the physical and technological properties of polymer materials. Readers are introduced to the concepts of molecular movement in polymers and the connections with causative chemical structure on the one hand and resulting bulk physical and technological behavior on the other. Taking a nonmathematical, molecularly based approach, the text allows readers to understand the detailed chemical and rigorous mathematical discussions of more advanced books. Catalog no. N10344, March 2011, 224 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-6603-0, $79.95 / £49.99
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Electrical & Electronics PEDOT Principles and Applications of an Intrinsically Conductive Polymer Andreas Elschner, Stephan Kirchmeyer, Wilfried Lovenich, Udo Merker, and Knud Reuter
Introduction to Organic Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Edited by
Sam-Shajing Sun Norfolk State University, Virginia, USA
H.C. Starck GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany
Larry R. Dalton
This resource provides full chemical, physical, and technical information about this important conducting polymer, discussing basic knowledge and exploring its technical applications. Based on information generated through academic research as well as by industrial scientists, the book provides a complete picture of the experimental and the practical aspects of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), PEDOT. • Summarizes recent information on PEDOT • Explains how to solve technical problems using this conductive polymer • Covers information generated by universities and academic research as well as by industrial scientists, giving the full picture of the experimental and the practical • Focuses exclusively on PEDOT • Describes technical applications of PEDOT
University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Selected Contents: The Discovery and Development of Conducting Polymers. Conductive Polymers versus Metals and Insulators. Polythiophenes: A Chance for Maximum Conductivity? A Short History of the PEDOT Invention. The Synthesis of EDOT Monomer, and Its Physical and Chemical Properties. From EDOT to PEDOT: Oxidative Polymerization and Other Routes. Counterions for PEDOT. The In Situ Polymerization of EDOT to PEDOT. PEDOT: PSS. Applications. Technical Use and Commercial Aspects. EDOT and PEDOT Derivatives with Covalently Attached Side Groups. XDOTs, EDXTs, EDOXs, and 2(5)-X(2)EDOTs: Ring Size Variations, Heteroanalogs, and Derivatives of EDOT with Substituents at the Thiophene Ring. The Electrochemical Behavior of EDOT and PEDOT.
Catalog no. 6911X, November 2010, 377 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6911-2, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
Reflecting the research and development on organic/polymeric electronic and photonic materials and devices over the last few decades, this volume examines organic semiconducting, conducting, and superconducting materials; FETs; nonvolatile organic thin-film memory devices; and organic, electro-optic, and opto-electronic materials. It presents the most widely recognized fundamentals, principles, and mechanisms, along with representative examples, key experimental data, and over 200 illustrative figures. The book includes exercise questions for each chapter and an accompanying CD-ROM with a self-study lecture in PowerPoint. Catalog no. 9284, May 2008, 936 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9284-9, $129.95 / £82.99 Also available as an eBook
Conductive Electroactive Polymers Intelligent Polymer Systems, Third Edition Gordon G. Wallace, Peter R. Teasdale, Geoffrey M. Spinks, and Leon A.P. Kane-Maguire Emphasizing the dynamic properties at the molecular level, this volume provides an indepth understanding of intelligent polymer systems. This edition features new chapters covering the synthesis and fabrication of nanocomponents and nanostructures for polypyrroles, polythiophenes, and polyanilines. Each chapter discusses the effect of nanodimensional control on the resultant properties. Additional new topics include MEMS applications, electronic textiles, biomedical applications, electrochemical Raman, electrochemical ESR, and scanning vibrating reference electrode studies. Catalog no. 67095, October 2008, 263 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6709-5, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
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Electrical & Electronics Bestseller!
Handbook of Conducting Polymers Third Edition, Two-Volume Set Edited by
Terje A. Skotheim Intex, Tucson, Arizona, USA
John R. Reynolds University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
“Material scientists, chemists, or educators working in the field of conducting polymers will find these books to be a very informative, convenient reference source that will be useful in your research.” —IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, May/June 2008
“… fascinatingly splendid and authoritative volumes rich with data, information, numerous equations, tables, and both black and white and color figures, interpretation, and inspiration. A beautifully presented handbook and a pleasure to read and consult on the most active and visible researches in the field of conjugated and conducting polymers.” —Current Engineering Practice, 2007
Now split into two volumes, the Handbook of Conducting Polymers continues to provide the expertise of world-renowned contributors while maintaining the clear format of previous editions as it incorporates developments in both the fundamental science and practical applications of polymers. The handbook details the synthesis and properties of the full family of conducting polymers and demonstrates how to control charge transport, solid-state structures, and optoelectronic and redox properties. The book also examines conducting and semiconducting polymers in light-emitting displays, solar cells, field effect transistors, electrochromic panels, charge storage devices, biosensors, and actuators. • Retains the expertise of the world-renowned editors and contributors as well as the clear format from previous editions • Describes the structure-property relationships of redox, interfacial, electrical, and optical phenomena unique to conducting polymers • Highlights conducting and semiconducting polymers in light-emitting displays, solar cells, FETs, electrochromic panels, charge storage devices, biosensors, and actuators • Features the most active and visible researchers in the field of conjugated and conducting polymers • Includes numerous equations, tables, and both black-and-white and color figures Catalog no. DK4093, January 2007, 1680 pp., ISBN: 978-1-57444-665-4, $289.95 / £184.00 Also available as an eBook
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Theory, Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization Selected Contents: Theory of Conjugated Polymers. Synthesis and Classes of Conjugated Polymers. Properties and Characterization of Conjugated Polymers. Catalog no. 43587, December 2006, 1024 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-4358-7, $209.95 / £134.00 Also available as an eBook
Processing and Applications Selected Contents: Polymer Processing. Applications and Devices Based on Conjugated Polymers. Catalog no. 43609, December 2006, 656 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-4360-0, $179.95 / £115.00 Also available as an eBook
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Processing
Radiation Technology for Polymers
Plastic Conversion Processes
Second Edition
A Concise and Applied Guide
Jiri George Drobny
Eric Cybulski
Drobny Polymer Associates, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
3M Innovative Properties Co., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
With a heightened focus on green chemistry and sustainability as well as the development of nanomaterials, this second edition explores novel uses in the automotive, electronics, and wood-processing industries. It also examines equipment and instrumentation developments in applications such as waterborne coatings and adhesives, film modifications, high-performance coatings, and inkjet technology. Along with new problems and worked solutions, this edition discusses new uses for UV and electron beam irradiation, the response of polymers to irradiation, dosimetry and radiometry, and safety and hygiene.
This book compares a comprehensive list of plastic conversion processes, providing a basic overview of seven conversion processes used in the industry—methods that account for the creation of more than 97 percent of all plastic products. Each chapter begins with a process attribute table to serve as a quick guide and then briefly describes a particular conversion process, along with a short history. The text also details equipment, tooling, materials, and other important topics to bolster understanding of the field.
Catalog no. 94041, May 2010, 307 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9404-6, $169.95 / £108.00
Catalog no. 94068, May 2009, 165 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-9406-0, $71.95 / £45.99 Also available as an eBook
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Geopolymers Practical Guide to Injection Blow Molding Samuel L. Belcher Sabel Plastechs, Inc., Moscow, Ohio, USA
Structures, Processing, Properties and Industrial Applications Edited by
J.L. Provis and J.S.J. van Deventer University of Melbourne, Australia
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Robert D. Hunter
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Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide enables you to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Complementing the traditional writer’s reference manuals and other books on technical writing, the book helps readers understand the practical considerations in writing technical content. Drawing on his own work, the author presents many first-hand examples of writing, editing, and publishing technical materials. These examples illustrate how a publication originated as well as various challenges and solutions. • Offers precise, hands-on coverage of technical writing • Complements the traditional writer’s reference manuals • Includes a number of personal anecdotes and historical stories that serve as realworld examples of technical writing • Explores the various avenues for publishing your work • Explains how to write for blogs, social networks, and other e-media • Incorporates at least one figure, table, graphic, bullet list, or equation on most pages
This book enhances your ability to communicate contractual issues to lawyers and then better understand the consequent legal advice you receive. The author introduces the related subjects of intellectual property (including patents, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets) and standards (including conformity assessment and accreditation). He also addresses the role of ethics at the micro and macro levels, emphasizing issues such as the collapse of Boston’s Big Dig and the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. • Introduces seemingly diverse contract concepts that engineers must understand • Provides background on common law contracts and their relationship to sales contracts in the Uniform Commercial Code • Discusses typical terms of employee agreements as well as information on government contracts • Supplies examples of ethics for both individuals and organizations • Includes a list of key figures and tables
Selected Contents: The Nature of Technical Writing. Technical Writing Basics. The Writing Process. Scientific Writing. Business Communications. Technical Reporting. Using Graphical Elements. Publishing Your Work. Writing for E-Media. Writing with Collaborators. Glossary. Index.
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