{"product_id":"fundamental-principles-of-polymeric-materials-isbn-9780470505427","title":"Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition brings classic text up to date with the latest science, techniques, and applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its balanced presentation of polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering applications, the Third Edition of this classic text continues to instill readers with a solid understanding of the core concepts underlying polymeric materials. Both students and instructors have praised the text for its clear explanations and logical organization. It begins with molecular-level considerations and then progressively builds the reader's knowledge with discussions of bulk properties, mechanical behavior, and processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a brief introduction, \u003ci\u003eFundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Polymer Fundamentals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Polymer Synthesis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Polymer Properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: Polymer Processing and Performance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThoroughly Updated and Revised\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders familiar with the previous edition of this text will find that the organization and style have been updated with new material to help them grasp key concepts and discover the latest science, techniques, and applications. For example, there are new introductory sections on organic functional groups focusing on the structures found in condensation polymerizations. The text also features new techniques for polymer analysis, processing, and microencapsulation as well as emerging techniques such as atom transfer radical polymerization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the end of each chapter are problems—including many that are new to this edition—to test the reader's grasp of core concepts as they advance through the text. There are also references leading to the primary literature for further investigation of individual topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA classic in its field, this text enables students in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and mechanical engineering to fully grasp and apply the fundamentals of polymeric materials, preparing them for more advanced coursework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Polymer Fundamentals 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Types of Polymers 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Reaction to Temperature 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Chemistry of Synthesis 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Structure 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Conclusions 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Molecular Structure of Polymers 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Types of Bonds 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Bond Distances and Strengths 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Bonding and Response to Temperature 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Action of Solvents 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Bonding and Molecular Structure 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Stereoisomerism in Vinyl Polymers 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Stereoisomerism in Diene Polymers 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Summary 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Polymer Morphology 46\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Amorphous and Crystalline Polymers 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The Effect of Polymer Structure, Temperature, and Solvent on Crystallinity 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 The Effect of Crystallinity on Polymer Density 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 The Effect of Crystallinity on Mechanical Properties 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 The Effect of Crystallinity on Optical Properties 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Models for the Crystalline Structure of Polymers 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Extended Chain Crystals 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Liquid Crystal Polymers 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Characterization of Molecular Weight 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Average Molecular Weights 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Determination of Average Molecular Weights 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Molecular Weight Distributions 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Gel Permeation (or Size-Exclusion) Chromatography (GPC, SEC) 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Summary 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Thermal Transitions in Polymers 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Glass Transition 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Molecular Motions in an Amorphous Polymer 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Determination of T g 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Factors that Influence T g 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 The Effect of Copolymerization on T g 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 The Thermodynamics of Melting 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 The Metastable Amorphous State 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 The Influence of Copolymerization on Thermal Properties 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Effect of Additives on Thermal Properties 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.11 General Observations about T g and T m 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.12 Effects of Crosslinking 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.13 Thermal Degradation of Polymers 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.14 Other Thermal Transitions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Polymer Solubility and Solutions 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 General Rules for Polymer Solubility 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Typical Phase Behavior in Polymer–Solvent Systems 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 The Thermodynamic Basis of Polymer Solubility 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 The Solubility Parameter 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Hansen’s Three-Dimensional Solubility Parameter 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 The Flory–Huggins Theory 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Properties of Dilute Solutions 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Polymer–Polmyer-Common Solvent Systems 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Polymer Solutions, Suspensions, and Emulsions 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Concentrated Solutions: Plasticizers 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Polymer Synthesis 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Step-growth (condensation) Polymerization 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Statistics of Linear Step-Growth Polymerization 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Number-Average Chain Lengths 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Chain Lengths on a Weight Basis 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Gel Formation 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Kinetics of Polycondensation 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Free-radical Addition (chain-growth) Polymerization 146\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Mechanism of Polymerization 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Gelation in Addition Polymerization 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Kinetics of Homogeneous Polymerization 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Instantaneous Average Chain Lengths 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Temperature Dependence of Rate and Chain Length 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Chain Transfer and Reaction Inhibitors 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Instantaneous Distributions in Free-Radical Addition Polymerization 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Instantaneous Quantities 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Cumulative Quantities 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Relations Between Instantaneous and Cumulative Average Chain Lengths for a Batch Reactor 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.12 Emulsion Polymerization 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.13 Kinetics of Emulsion Polymerization in Stage II, Case 2 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.14 Summary 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Advanced Polymerization Methods 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Cationic Polymerization 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Anionic Polymerization 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Kinetics of Anionic Polymerization 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Group-Transfer Polymerization 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Heterogeneous Stereospecific Polymerization 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Grafted Polymer Surfaces 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Summary 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Copolymerization 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Mechanism 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Significance of Reactivity Ratios 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Variation of Composition with Conversion 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Copolymerization Kinetics 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Penultimate Effects and Charge-Transfer Complexes 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Summary 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Polymerization Practice 220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Bulk Polymerization 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Gas-Phase Olefin Polymerization 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Solution Polymerization 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Interfacial Polycondensation 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Suspension Polymerization 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Emulsion Polymerization 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Summary 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Polymer Properties 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Rubber Elasticity 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Thermodynamics of Elasticity 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Statistics of Ideal Rubber Elasticity 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Summary 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Introduction to Viscous Flow and the Rheological Behavior of Polymers 250\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Basic Definitions 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Relations Between Shear Force and Shear Rate: Flow Curves 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Time-Dependent Flow Behavior 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Polymer Melts and Solutions 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Quantitative Representation of Flow Behavior 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Temperature Dependence of Flow Properties 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Influence of Molecular Weight on Flow Properties 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 The Effects of Pressure on Viscosity 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Viscous Energy Dissipation 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.11 Poiseuille Flow 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.12 Turbulent Flow 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.13 Drag Reduction 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.14 Summary 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Linear Viscoelasticity 276\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Mechanical Models for Linear Viscoelastic Response 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 The Four-Parameter Model and Molecular Response 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Viscous or Elastic Response? The Deborah Number 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Quantitative Approaches to Model Viscoelasticity 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 The Boltzmann Superposition Principle 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Dynamic Mechanical Testing 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Summary 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Polymer Mechanical Properties 308\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Mechanical Properties of Polymers 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Axial Tensiometers 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Viscosity Measurement 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis: Techniques 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Time–Temperature Superposition 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Summary 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Polymer Processing and Performance 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Processing 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Molding 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Extrusion 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Blow Molding 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Rotational, Fluidized-Bed, and Slush Molding 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Calendering 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 Sheet Forming (Thermoforming) 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.8 Stamping 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.9 Solution Casting 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.10 Casting 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.11 Reinforced Thermoset Molding 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.12 Fiber Spinning 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.13 Compounding 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.14 Lithography 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.15 Three-Dimensional (Rapid) Prototyping 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.16 Summary 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Polymer Applications: Plastics and Plastic Additives 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Plastics 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Mechanical Properties of Plastics 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Contents of Plastic Compounds 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Sheet Molding Compound for Plastics 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Plastics Recycling 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Polymer Applications: Rubbers And Thermoplastic Elastomers 375\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Thermoplastic Elastomers 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Contents of Rubber Compounds 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Rubber Compounding 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Polymer Applications: Synthetic Fibers 380\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Synthetic Fibers 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Fiber Processing 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Fiber Dyeing 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Other Fiber Additives and Treatments 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Effects of Heat and Moisture on Polymer Fibers 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Polymer Applications: Surface Finishes And Coatings 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Surface Finishes 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Solventless Coatings 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Electrodeposition 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Microencapsulation 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Polymer Applications: Adhesives 390\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Adhesives 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Thus, this is a felicitous compilation on polymer chemistry, physics and engineering, which I can recommend to any of my undergraduate students.”  (\u003ci\u003eMaterials Views\u003c\/i\u003e, 31 January 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“With its balanced presentation of polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering applications, the updated and revised third edition of Fundamental principles of polymeric materialsprovides a solid understanding of the main concepts underlying polymeric materials.”  (\u003ci\u003eRFP Rubber Fibres Plastics International\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 January 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is certainly an excellent book from which to learn about various aspects of polymer chemistry.”  (\u003ci\u003eIEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 January 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Recommended.  Upper-division undergraduates and lower-level graduate students.”  (\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e,  1 December 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher S. Brazel, PHD, CHE\u003c\/b\u003e, is Associate Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of Alabama. His research interests include stimuli-responsive polymers, composite materials with magnetic nanoparticles, targeted block copolymer micelles, gels and networks for drug delivery, and microencapsulation. Previously, Dr. Brazel was a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar and Visiting Professor at the Institute for Science and Technology in Medicine, Keele University, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen L. Rosen, PHD, CHE\u003c\/b\u003e, is a former Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Dr. Rosen authored the two previous editions of\u003ci\u003e Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition brings classic text up to date with the latest science, techniques, and applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its balanced presentation of polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering applications, the \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of this classic text continues to instill readers with a solid understanding of the core concepts underlying polymeric materials. Both students and instructors have praised the text for its clear explanations and logical organization. It begins with molecular-level considerations and then progressively builds the reader's knowledge with discussions of bulk properties, mechanical behavior, and processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a brief introduction, \u003ci\u003eFundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials i\u003c\/i\u003es divided into four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Polymer Fundamentals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Polymer Synthesis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Polymer Properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: Polymer Processing and Performance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThoroughly Updated and Revised\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders familiar with the previous edition of this text will find that the organization and style have been updated with new material to help them grasp key concepts and discover the latest science, techniques, and applications. For example, there are new introductory sections on organic functional groups focusing on the structures found in condensation polymerizations. The text also features new techniques for polymer analysis, processing, and microencapsulation as well as emerging techniques such as atom transfer radical polymerization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the end of each chapter are problems—including many that are new to this edition—to test the reader's grasp of core concepts as they advance through the text. 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