Physical Polymer Science 4th Edition with Principles Polymerization 4th Edition Set

Odian's Principles of Polymerization:

The new edition of this classic textbook describes the physical and organic chemistry of the reactions that produce polymers. Three primary features distinguish this book from the competition: 1) each topic is prefaced with a thorough discussion at the elementary level, assuming at most only a limited background in physical and organic chemistry. 2) the presentation and writing are geared for the student. 3) each topic is subsequently considered at an advanced level, allowing both the novice and more accomplished student to achieve an advanced understanding of polymer synthesis.

Sperling's Introduction to Physical Polymer Science:

This classic textbook provides a thorough introduction to the area of physical polymer science, emphasizing interrelationships between molecular structure and the morphology and mechanical behavior of polymers. New to the fourth edition are sections on: controlled drug delivery with biopharmaceutical polymers, nanotechnology-based materials, the 3D structure and function of biopolymers (as well as the use of optical tweezers), friction and wear in polymers, kinetics of crystallization, mechanical behavior of biomedical polymers, glass transition behavior of thin films, light-emitting polymers and electroactive materials, fire retardancy, interfaces of polymeric biomaterials with living organisms, polymer self-assembly, and much more. Preface to the Fourth Edition xv

Preface to the First Edition xvii

Symbols and Definitions xix

1 Introduction to Polymer Science 1

2 Chain Structure and Configuration 29

3 Dilute Solution Thermodynamics, Molecular Weights, and Sizes 71

4 Concentrated Solutions, Phase Separation Behavior, and Diffusion 145

5 The Amorphous State 197

6 The Crystalline State 239

7 Polymers in the Liquid Crystalline State 325

8 Glass–Rubber Transition Behavior 349

9 Cross-linked Polymers and Rubber Elasticity 427

10 Polymer Viscoelasticity and Rheology 507

11 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers 557

12 Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces 613

13 Multicomponent Polymeric Materials 687

14 Modern Polymer Topics 757

Index 827

Leslie H. Sperling and George Odian are the authors of Physical Polymer Science 4th Edition with Principles Polymerization 4th Edition Set, published by Wiley.