n-Nylons

This book describes the synthesis, structure and properties of the polyamide family known by the common term n-nylon. Both the chemistry and physics are combined, making it a unique contribution to literature in this field. After general chapters on thermodynamics, polycondensation and crystallinity, all nylons from n=1 to n=22 are discussed in detail and the book concludes with chapters discussing the similarities of different nylons and their technologically important properties.Das erste Buch, das physikalische und chemische Eigenschaften der n-Nylons, Polymere aus der Polyamid-Familie, vollständig und übersichtlich abhandelt! Neben allgemeinen Angaben zur Thermodynamik, Polykondensation und Kristallinität werden Synthese, Struktur und Merkmale aller Nylons von n = 1 bis n = 22 ausführlich diskutiert. Partial table of contents:

INTRODUCTION AND GENERALITIES.

Nomenclature and Fundamental Structural Features.

A Little Thermodynamics.

SPECIFICS OF THE n-NYLONS.

N-Substituted 1-Nylons.

2-Nylons: Natural and Manufactured Structural Proteins.

3-Nylons.

The Higher Nylons: 13-Nylon to 22-Nylon.

MISCELLANEA.

N-Substituted and C-Substituted n-Nylons.

Miscibility of n-Nylons and Substituted n-Nylons.

Spectroscopic Identification of n-Nylons.

THE BACKBONE OF THE n-NYLON FAMILY: FROM STIFF AND EXTENDED TO FLEXIBLE AND FOLDABLE.

A Little Physics.

Some Effects of Main-Chain Flexibility.

Glossary.

Units and Some Conversion Factors.

Index. Aus dem Inhalt:
PART I: Nomenclature and Fundamental Features;
Thermodynamics;
Crystallinity and Polymorphism in the n-Nylon Family;
PART II Specifics of the n-Nylons: n-Substituted 1-Nylons: Monomers;
Polymerisation;
Solution Properties;
Liquid Crystal Polymers;
Bulk Structure and Properties;
2-Nylons and Man-Made Structural Proteins (Sub-Sections As 1-Nylons);
3-Nylons;
4-Nylon;
5-Nylon;
6-Nylon: Polymerisations;
Molecular Weights and Sizes of Macromolecules;
Sample Preparation;
Structure;
Morphology and Properties On 6-Nylon;
Thermal Properties;
Aspects of the Glassy State and Glass Transition;
Memory Effects;
Hydrogen Bonds and Chain Mobility in Solution;
6-Nylon Monomer Regeneration;
7-Nylon;
8-Nylon;
9-Nylon;
10-Nylon;
11-Nylon;
12-Nylon;
The Higher Nylons 13-22-Nylon;
PART III: n-Substituted and C-Substituted n-Nylons;
Miscibility of n-Nylons; n-Nylon Additives of Technological Interest;
Ferroelectricity of Odd n-Nylons;
Spectroscopic Identification of n-Nylons (Infrared;
Raman and Simple NMR);
The Backbone of the n-Nylon Family: From Stiff and Extended to Flexible and Foldable;
A Little Physics;
Effects of Main-Chain Flexibility.

Shaul M. Aharoni is the author of n-Nylons: Their Synthesis, Structure, and Properties, published by Wiley. As the title suggests, this unique book describes the synthesis, structure and properties of the polyamide family known by the common term n-nylon. Each nylon from n=1 to n=22 is discussed in detail with descriptions of the preparation of monomers, various synthetic approaches to the polymerization, structure and crystallisation of polymers and both their fundamental properties and important technological properties. It treats the structure and properties from two perspectives, namely the effect of the aliphatic chain length between amide groups and the effects of the rigidity or flexibility of the main chain Whilst intended as a reference work for all polymer scientists, in academia and industry, working with nylons, polyamide and condensation polymers, n-Nylons will also be appreciated by post-graduate students of polymer science and engineering. Each self-contained chapter can be read individually and is extensively referenced.