{"product_id":"syndiotactic-polystyrene-isbn-9780470286883","title":"Syndiotactic Polystyrene","description":"Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS), synthesized in a laboratory for the first time in 1985, has become commercialized in a very short time, with wide acceptance on the global plastics market. Written by leading experts from academia and industry from all over the world, \u003ci\u003eSyndiotactic Polystyrene\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive review of all aspects of SPS of interest to both science and industry, from preparation and properties to applications.  \u003cp\u003eThis essential reference to SPS covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe preparation of syndiotactic polystyrene by half-metallocenes and other transition metal catalysts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure and fundamental properties, especially morphology and crystallization and solution behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe commercial process for SPS manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties, processing, and applications of syndiotactic polystyrenes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolymers based on syndiotactic polystyrenes, for example, by functionalization and modification, and nanocomposites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for polymer chemists, physicists, plastics engineers, materials scientists, and all those dealing with plastics manufacturing and processing, this important resource provides the information one needs to compare, select, and integrate an appropriate materials solution for industrial use or research.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePREFACE.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTRIBUTORS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITOR.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I INTRODUCTION.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Historical Overview and Commercialization of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Malanga, Osamu Isogai, Takeshi Yamada, Shigeo Iwasaki, and Masahiko Kuramoto\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Discovery of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Early Years of Development (1985–1989).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Intense Development Years (1989–1996).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Initial Commercial Launch Stage (1996–2001).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Years 2001–2007.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II PREPARATION OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Transition Metal Catalysts for Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorio Tomotsu, Thomas H. Newman, Mizutomo Takeuchi, Richard Campbell Jr., and Jürgen Schellenberg\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Transition Metal Compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Cocatalysts for the Syndiospecific Styrene Polymerization (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorio Tomotsu, Hiroshi Maezawa, and Thomas H. Newman\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 MAO.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Boron Compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Other Chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Mechanisms for Stereochemical Control in the Syndiotactic Polymerization of Styrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorio Tomotsu, Thomas H. Newman, and Richard Campbell Jr.\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Insertion of the Growing Polymer Chain into the Double Bond of Styrene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Stereochemistry of the Styrene Insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Effects of Hydrogenation of the Catalyst.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Active Site Species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Theoretical Analysis of the Catalyst.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Kinetic Analysis of Styrene Polymerization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Copolymerization of Ethylene with Styrene: Design of Efficient Transition Metal Complex Catalysts (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKotohiro Nomura\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Ethylene\/Styrene Copolymers: Microstructures, Thermal Properties, and Composition Analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Ethylene\/Styrene Copolymerization Using Transition Metal Complex–Cocatalyst Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Summary and Outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Structure and Properties of Tetrabenzo[\u003ci\u003ea,c,g,i\u003c\/i\u003e]fl uorenyl-Based Titanium Catalysts (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRüdiger Beckhaus, Kai Schröder, and Jürgen Schellenberg\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Tbf Ligand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Tbf Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Tbf Titanium(III) Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Tbf Titanium(IV) Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Dynamic and Polymerization Behavior of Tetrabenzofluorenyl Titanium Complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Rare-Earth Metal Complexes as Catalysts for Syndiospecific Styrene Polymerization (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKlaus Beckerle and Jun Okuda\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Metallocene Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Constrained Geometry Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Half-Sandwich Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Nonmetallocene Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Syndiospecific Styrene Polymerization with Heterogenized Transition Metal Catalysts (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKyu Yong Choi\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Kinetics of Syndiospecific Polymerization with Heterogeneous Metallocene Catalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Nascent Morphology of Syndiotactic Polystyrene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Concluding Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III STRUCTURE AND FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Structure, Morphology, and Crystallization Behavior of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrea Sorrentino and Vittoria Vittoria\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Polymorphic Behavior of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Morphology of the Zigzag Forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Morphology of the Mesomorphic Phases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Thermodynamic and Kinetics of Crystallization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Melting Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Structure and Properties of the Crystallized Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Preparation, Structure, Properties, and Applications of Co-Crystals and Nanoporous Crystalline Phases of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGaetano Guerra, Alexandra Romina Albunia, and Concetta D’Aniello\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Co-Crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Nanoporous Crystalline Phases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Conclusions and Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Acknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Crystallization Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe and Komei Yamasaki\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Theoretical Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Equilibrium Melting Point of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Analyses of Spherulitic Growth Rate \u003ci\u003eG\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Comparison Between SPS and IPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV COMMERCIAL PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Processes for the Production of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMasao Aida, David Habermann, Hans-Joachim Leder, and Jürgen Schellenberg\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Monomer Purification Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Catalyst Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Polymerization Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Styrene Stripping Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Deactivating Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Pelletizing Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Blending Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Shipping Section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V PROPERTIES, PROCESSING, AND APPLICATIONS OF SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Properties of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe, Komei Yamasaki, Keisuke Funaki, and Michael Malanga\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Rheological Properties of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Basic Physical Mechanical Properties of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Orientation of SPS and Properties of Oriented SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Other Important Properties of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Melt Processing of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Bank, Kevin Nichols, Harold Fowler, Jason Reese, and Gerry Billovits\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Compounding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Injection Molding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Sheet and Film Extrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Film Processing and Fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Fiber Spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Applications of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Fiola, Akihiko Okada, Masami Mihara, and Kevin Nichols\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 The Performance Capabilities of SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Connectors for Automotive and Electronic Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Electronic Components: Plated and Non-Plated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Industrial and Appliance Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Blends of Syndiotactic Polystyrene with Polyamide (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKevin Nichols, Akihiko Okada, and Hiroki Fukui\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Composition of SPS\/Nylon Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Properties of SPS\/Nylon Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Applications of SPS\/Nylon Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Blends of Syndiotactic Polystyrene with Polystyrenes (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe, Komei Yamasaki, Akihiko Okada, and Takuma Aoyama\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 SANS Measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Theoretical Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Tacticity Effect on Miscibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Properties of Blends of SPS and APS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18. Compatibilizers for Impact-Modifi ed Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomoaki Takebe, Akihiko Okada, and Nobuyuki Sato\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Morphological Analyses of HISPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Morphology of SPS\/PPO Binary Blends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Compatibilizer Effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VI POLYMERS BASED ON SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19. Functionalization and Block\/Graft Reactions of Syndiotactic Polystyrene Using Borane Comonomers and Chain Transfer Agents (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. C. Mike Chung\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Functionalization of SPS via Borane Comonomers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Functionalization of SPS via Borane Chain Transfer Agents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Acknowledgment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20. Nanocomposites Based on Syndiotactic Polystyrene (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eO Ok Park and Mun Ho Kim\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Polymer Nanocomposites and Microstructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Preparation of SPS Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Properties of SPS Nanocomposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Final Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJürgen Schellenberg\u003c\/b\u003e studied chemistry at the Technical University \"Carl Schorlemmer\" Leuna-Merseburg where he obtained a PhD in polymer science. He has worked in the polystyrene department of the plastics R\u0026amp;D division of the Chemische Werke Buna in Schkopau and at Dow Central Germany, Schkopau, where he was involved in the start up and operation of the first commercial SPS plant worldwide. Dr. Schellenberg holds more than seventy patents and has published over forty-seven scientific papers including reviews.  Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS), synthesized in a laboratory for the first time in 1985, has become commercialized in a very short time, with wide acceptance on the global plastics market. Written by leading experts from academia and industry from all over the world, \u003ci\u003eSyndiotactic Polystyrene\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive review of all aspects of SPS of interest to both science and industry, from preparation and properties to applications.  \u003cp\u003eThis essential reference to SPS covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe preparation of syndiotactic polystyrene by half-metallocenes and other transition metal catalysts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure and fundamental properties, especially morphology and crystallization and solution behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe commercial process for SPS manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties, processing, and applications of syndiotactic polystyrenes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolymers based on syndiotactic polystyrenes, for example, by functionalization and modification, and nanocomposites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for polymer chemists, physicists, plastics engineers, materials scientists, and all those dealing with plastics manufacturing and processing, this important resource provides the information one needs to compare, select, and integrate an appropriate materials solution for industrial use or research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990122479845,"sku":"NP9780470286883","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470286883.jpg?v=1761786599","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/syndiotactic-polystyrene-isbn-9780470286883","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}