{"product_id":"polymer-materials-isbn-9780470616192","title":"Polymer Materials","description":"\u003cb\u003eAdvanced reviews for Polymer Materials\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Molecular modeling of polymers ... is a subject that cannot be found in any other [book] in any appreciable detail. ... [T]he detailed chapters on specific polymer systems is a great idea.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— Gregory Odegard, Michigan Technological University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The polymer community needs a text book which can connect the macroscopic mechanics with mesoscopic and molecular aspects of polymer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— Liangbin Li, University of Science and Technology of China\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book takes a unique, multi-scale approach to the mechanical properties of polymers, covering both the macroscopic and molecular levels unlike any other book on the market. Based on the authors’ extensive research and writing in the field, Polymer Materials emphasizes the relationships between the chemical structure and the mechanical behavior of polymer materials, providing authoritative guidelines for assessing polymer performance under different conditions and the design of new materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features of this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperimental results on selected examples precede and reinforce the development of theoretical features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth discussions of a limited number of polymer systems instead of a brief overview of many\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-contained chapters with a summary of their key points\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive problems and a solutions manual for the different parts of the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the basics with an emphasis on polymer dynamics\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn indispensable resource for polymer scientists and students alike, Polymer Materials is also highly useful for material scientists, engineers, chemists, and physicists in industry and academia. \u003c\/p\u003e  PREFACE.  \u003cp\u003eLIST OF SYMBOLS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Polymer Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Four Classes of Polymer Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Macromolecular Chain in the Amorphous Bulk Polymer: Static and Dynamic Properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Glass Transition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Secondary Relaxations in Amorphous Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Entanglements in Bulk Un-Cross-Linked Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Semicrystalline Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Elastic and Hyperelastic Behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Linear Viscoelastic Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Anelastic and Viscoplastic Behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Damage and Fracture of Solid Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Mechanical Properties of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Some of Its Random Copolymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Mechanical Properties of Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Polyethylene and Ethylene-\u003ci\u003ea\u003c\/i\u003e-olefi n Copolymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 High-Modulus Thermoplastic Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Mechanical Tests for Studying Impact Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 High-Impact Polystyrene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Toughened Poly(Methyl Methacrylate).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Toughened Aliphatic Polyamides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Toughened Epoxy Resins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Chemically Cross-Linked Elastomers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Reinforcement of Elastomers by Fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Thermoplastic Elastomers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The book is well readable, extremely well structured, and very informative - simply this is an indispensable, excellent textbook. Everybody interested in the molecular interpretation of the physical behavior of polymers should have it on the desk. The book will likely be a \"must\" for university teachers in polymer physics in the future.\" (Materials Views, 1 August 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJEAN-LOUIS HALARY, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor at the Laboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Polymers and Dispersed Media at ESPCI ParisTech. He has published book chapters and numerous articles in international journals, presented over 150 communications in conferences and laboratories, and is the holder of two patents. Dr. Halary has coauthored the books \u003ci\u003eDe la Macromolécule au Matériau Polymère and Mécanique des Matériaux Polymères.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANÇOISE LAUPR TRE, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus at the University Paris 12–Val de Marne in the Laboratory of Polymer Research. She has published numerous articles in scientific journals and a number of book chapters, and has lectured in many international conferences. Dr. Laupr¿tre has coauthored the books \u003ci\u003eDe la Macromolécule au Matériau Polymère and Mécanique des Matériaux Polymères\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLUCIEN MONNERIE, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Professor and Honorary Director of Studies of the ESPCI ParisTech. He has published hundreds of articles in scientific journals as well as a number of book chapters, and has lectured at many international meetings. Dr. Monnerie is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMécanique des Matériaux Polymères.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Molecular modeling of polymers . . . is a subject that cannot be found in any other [book] in any appreciable detail. . . . The detailed chapters on specific polymer systems are a great idea.\" —Gregory Odegard, Michigan Technological University  \u003cp\u003e\"The polymer community needs a textbook that can connect macroscopic mechanics with the mesoscopic and molecular aspects of polymers.\" —Liangbin Li, University of Science and Technology of China\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book takes a unique, multiscale approach to the mechanical properties of polymers, covering both the macroscopic and molecular levels unlike any other book on the market. Based on the authors' extensive research and writing in the field, \u003ci\u003ePolymer Materials\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes the relationships between the chemical structure and the mechanical behavior of polymer materials, providing authoritative guidelines for assessing polymer performance under different conditions and the design of new materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors focus on a few representative polymer systems—polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), aliphatic polyamides, and epoxy resins—using them to investigate and demonstrate the different deformation and fracture mechanisms of pure polymers and also their toughening by fillers. The specific deformation and fracture mechanisms active in pure and filled elastomers are also explained in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features of this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimental results on selected examples that precede and reinforce the development of theoretical features\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-depth discussion of a limited number of polymer systems instead of a brief overview of many\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-contained chapters with a summary of their key points\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehensive problems and a solutions manual for the different parts of the book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage of the basics with an emphasis on polymer dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn indispensable resource for polymer scientists and students alike, \u003ci\u003ePolymer Materials\u003c\/i\u003e is also highly useful for materials scientists, engineers, chemists, and physicists in industry and academia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989809348837,"sku":"NP9780470616192","price":156.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470616192.jpg?v=1761785550","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/polymer-materials-isbn-9780470616192","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}