Polymer Surfaces

As the use and applications of polymers increase, so does the interactions of polymer surfaces with other materials. This updated paperback edition of this well-received, popular book presents a comprehensive approach to all aspects of polymer surfaces, from fundamental theory through applications, making it essential reading for everyone studying or working with polymers.

From the Reviews of the Cloth Edition:

"...both informative and a pleasure to read...the favorable reaction derives from the volume's organization and presentation of its material to ensure maximum utility."
—Polymer News

Divided into four comprehensive sections: physical principles of polymer surfaces, characterization, modifications of properties, and applications.

Includes the most recent patent information.

Die Wissenschaft und die Technologie von Oberflächen und Grenzflächen spielt im Bereich der Polymere in den letzten Jahren eine immer wichtigere Rolle. Dieses Buch stellt einen umfassenden Zugang zu allen Aspekten der Polymeroberflächen dar, und zwar von den Grundlagen bis hin zur Anwendung. Das Buch besteht aus vier Hauptkapiteln, die die folgenden Themen abdecken: die physikalischen Prinzipien, die die Eigenschaften von Polymeroberflächen bestimmen; Verfahren zur Charakterisierung (besonders die Spektroskopie); Veränderung der Eigenschaften von Polymeroberflächen; Anwendungen wie z.B. Adhäsion, Biokompatibilität. Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist die Aufnahme der neuesten Patentliteratur. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.

The Origin of Surface Properties.

Dynamics of Polymer Surfaces.

CHARACTERIZATION METHODS.

Spectroscopic Methods.

Surface Energetics and Contact Angle.

New and Emerging Methods.

MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES.

Physical Modifications.

Chemical Modifications.

Bulk Modifications.

APPLICATIONS.

Wettability.

Adhesion.

Barrier Properties.

Biomedical Materials.

Friction and Wear.

Index.

Fabio Garbassi is the author of Polymer Surfaces: From Physics to Technology, Revised and Updated Edition, published by Wiley.

Marco Morra is the author of Polymer Surfaces: From Physics to Technology, Revised and Updated Edition, published by Wiley.

Ernesto Occhiello is the author of Polymer Surfaces: From Physics to Technology, Revised and Updated Edition, published by Wiley.

This is a revised and updated edition of the highly popular Polymer Surfaces first published in 1994. The authors have revised and updated the content and added recent references. Polymer Surfaces: From Physics to Technology is divided into four main sections.

• The origins and physical principles governing the properties of polymer surfaces
• Characterization techniques - spectroscopic, surface energetic and contact angle
• The modification of polymer surface properties
• Applications - wettability, adhesion, biocompatibility

Final year students and postgraduate students of polymer science and technology will find this extremely valuable, especially in the more accessible paperback format.