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Book Synopsis: New edition brings classic text up to date with the latest science, techniques, and applications.
With 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.
Following a brief introduction, Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials is divided into four parts:
- Part 1: Polymer Fundamentals
- Part 2: Polymer Synthesis
- Part 3: Polymer Properties
- Part 4: Polymer Processing and Performance
Thoroughly Updated and Revised
Readers 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.
At 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.
A 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.
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Discover the latest science, techniques, and applications in the field of polymeric materials with the updated and revised edition of Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials. This comprehensive textbook is designed to provide students and instructors with a solid understanding of the core concepts underlying the chemistry, physics, and engineering applications of polymeric materials. With clear explanations and a logical organization, this text is praised for its ability to build knowledge from molecular-level considerations to bulk properties, mechanical behavior, and processing methods.
Part 1 delves into polymer fundamentals, laying the groundwork for a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Part 2 explores polymer synthesis, introducing readers to the techniques and processes involved in creating polymers. In Part 3, readers gain insight into the properties of polymers, learning how different factors can influence their behavior. Finally, Part 4 delves into polymer processing and performance, providing practical knowledge on how to utilize and optimize polymeric materials.
With this updated edition, the organization and style of the text have been enhanced to better serve readers. New material has been added to help readers grasp key concepts and stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field. In particular, the text now includes new introductory sections on organic functional groups, focusing on the structures found in condensation polymerizations. Additionally, it covers emerging techniques such as atom transfer radical polymerization, as well as new techniques for polymer analysis, processing, and microencapsulation.
Exercises and problems are included at the end of each chapter, allowing readers to test their understanding of the material and apply it to real-world scenarios. Many of these problems are new to this edition, ensuring a fresh learning experience. Further investigation of individual topics can be pursued through the provided references, leading readers to primary literature.
Prepare yourself for more advanced coursework in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and mechanical engineering with Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials. Gain the necessary knowledge and skill set to fully grasp and apply the fundamentals of polymeric materials. Embrace the opportunity to stay at the forefront of this ever-evolving field. Get your copy now!
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