Polymer Chemistry: International Student Edition

Polymer Chemistry is a comprehensive examination of polymer properties at the molecular level, focusing on fundamental principles, synthesis, characterization, and properties. The Third Edition expands and reorganizes material to better develop concepts and update chapters, with new examples and problems. It integrates concepts from physics, biology, materials science, chemical engineering, and statistics and includes mathematical tools and step-by-step derivations. The number of homework problems has been increased, and examples of relevant synthetic chemistry have been introduced.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 662 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Polymer Chemistry, Third Edition is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of polymer properties at the molecular level. It delves into fundamental principles rooted in the underlying chemical structures, polymer synthesis, characterization, and properties. The text emphasizes a logical progression of concepts and provides mathematical tools as necessary, along with fully derived problems for advanced calculations.

The eagerly awaited Third Edition of this text has been expanded and reorganized to enhance the development of polymer chemistry concepts and update the remaining chapters. New examples and problems have been incorporated throughout, enriching the learning experience.

One of the notable features of this revised edition is its integration of concepts from various fields such as physics, biology, materials science, chemical engineering, and statistics, as deemed necessary for a comprehensive understanding of polymer chemistry. It contains mathematical tools and step-by-step derivations for example problems, making it accessible to students with varying mathematical backgrounds.

Incorporating the latest theories and experiments using the most advanced tools and instrumentation, the text covers topics that are prominently featured in current polymer science journals. The number of homework problems has been significantly increased, totaling over 350 in all. The worked examples and figures have been augmented to provide clearer explanations and visual aids.

Chapter 2 (Step-Growth Polymers) has been expanded to include more examples of relevant synthetic chemistry, while Chapter 4 (Controlled Polymerization) has been updated with additional details about atom-transfer radical polymerization and reversible addition/fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization. Chapter 7 (formerly Thermodynamics of Polymer Mixtures) now includes a separate section on thermodynamics of polymer blends. Chapter 8 (Light Scattering by Polymer Solutions) has been supplemented with an extensive introduction to small-angle neutron scattering, providing students with a deeper understanding of light-scattering properties of polymers.

Polymer Chemistry, Third Edition offers a logical presentation of topics that can be tailored to meet the needs of introductory students as well as advanced scholars in the field. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of polymer chemistry and its applications.

Weight: 1368g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032205854
Edition number: 3 New edition