An Introduction to Polymer Science

Polymer science at its best!


A completely new approach reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of polymer science!

Modern polymer science is firmly rooted not only in the chemistry of macromolecules but also in their physical chemistry and physics. Furthermore, this modern insight provides the reader with information on the three most important uses of synthetic polymers: elastomers, fibers, and plastics. Biopolymers are also considered.

This book fulfills the need for a volume which introduces polymer science in a straightforward, rigorous, and practical way. It is divided into four parts that cover the chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, and technology of polymers. Whenever possible, physical equations are not just presented but are derived step by step from first principles enabling the newcomer to ease smoothy into the subject. The reference to industrial aspects makes this book an indispensable support for both students and professionals.

Polymerwissenschaften systematisch erklärt!

Einen völlig neuen Ansatz zum Verständnis der Polymerwissenschaften macht Hans-Georg Elias in diesem Buch: endlich wird der interdisziplinären Natur Rechnung getragen.

Heute ist für Polymerwissenschaftler nicht nur die Chemie der Makromoleküle von Interesse, genauso wichtig sind Physik, Physikalische Chemie und Technologie. Neben diesen vier Aspekten geht dieses Buch auf die drei wichtigsten Anwendungsbereiche synthetischer Polymere ein: als Fasern, Elastomere und Plastik. Auch den Biopolymeren wird hier die Aufmerksamkeit zuteil, die ihrer Wichtigkeit entspricht.

Dabei werden Gleichungen und Gesetzmäßigkeiten nicht einfach präsentiert, sondern wo immer möglich Schritt für Schritt hergeleitet - für den Einsteiger ein bequemer Weg, sich ohne großen Aufwand in das Gebiet einzuarbeiten. Der Bezug zur industriellen Praxis macht dieses Buch sowohl für Studenten als auch für Chemiker und Ingenieure in der Industrie zum idealen Wegbegleiter.

Introduction
CHEMISTRY
Chemical Structure
Chain Polymerizations
Non-Chain Polymerizations
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Molecule Size and Shape
Solution Thermodynamics
Polymer Hydrodynamics
PHYSICS
Polymer Assemblies
Transitions and Relaxations
Solid State Properties
TECHNOLOGY
Auxiliaries
Elastomers
Fibers
Plastics
Appendix

Hans-Georg Elias was born in 1928. He studied at the Technical University of Hanover, Germany, and received his Ph.D. at the Technical University of Munich in 1957. After habilitation at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in 1961, he was appointed Senior Lecturer and later a professor of organic-chemical technology. In 1971, he became founding president of and professor of Polymer Science at the Michigan Molecular Institute in Midland, Michigan. During these years, he also worked as consultant to the polymer industry in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States and expert witness to companies and the court. He was an in-house consultant at the Dow Chemical Co., Midland and independent consultant between 1985 and 1993. He continues to teach at MMI. Professor Elias has published more than 200 scientific and technical papers and two patents on the synthesis characterization, structure, properties, and application of synthetic and biological polymers. His ten authored or edited books have been published in English, French, German, and/or Russian, one of these, a 4-volume work, in six invitation in fifteen countries and was a member of editorial boards of five polymer journals. Hans-Georg Elias An Introduction to Polymer Science Polymer science at its best! A completely new approach reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of polymer science! Modern polymer science is firmly rooted not only in the chemistry of macromolecules but also in their pyhsical chemistry and physics. Furthermore, this modern insight provides the reader with information on the three most important uses of synthetic polymers: elastomers, fibers and plastics. Biopolymers are also considered. This book fulfills the need for a volume which introduces polymer science in a straightforward, rigorous, and practical way. It is divided into four parts that cover the chemistry, physical chemistry, physics and technology of polymers. Whenever possible, physical equations are not just presented but are derived step by step from first principles enabling the newcomer to ease smoothy into the subject. The reference to industrial aspects makes this book an indispensable support for both students and professionals.