High Performance Polymers: Structure, Properties, Composites, Fibers - Hardcover

Baer, Eric

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195208536 ISBN 13: 9780195208535

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 1991

Synopsis

Here is a comprehensive reference focusing on the fundamental principles involved in attaining and evaluating high performance properties in polymer systems. Written by internationally recognized authorities, each chapter aims to relate macromolecular phenomena with continuum manifestations. Super molecular organization character is considered in glassy, semicrystalline and liquid crystalline polymers. The work also presents a definitive view of how the organizational behavior of macromolecular hierarchies evolve into performing microstructures. Coupled with this treatment is an examination of the ways such entities can be brought together to accomplish a desired performance as fibers, microlaminates or composites. Techniques used to assess performance are included. As an overview of the performance principles underlying key polymeric systems, this unique work represent an essential resource for polymer scientists and engineers seeking to build on the progress of recent years.

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Synopsis

High performance materials are the actual vehicle of technological progress, and in this respect traditional materials such as aluminium and steel have begun to give way to polymers and ceramics. At present, the state of the art in high performance polymers is achieved through a base of knowledge that has been accumulated over the past few decades, and is well founded. Further progress in this field necessarily demands extraction and evaluation of fundamentals upon which new developments can be achieved. This book is intended as a comprehensive basic reference source which covers fundamental principles upon which high performance properties are attained and evaluated in polymer systems. It contains ten chapters written by international specialists in their fields. The treatment bridges macromolecular phenomena and continuum manifestations. Super molecular organizational character is considered in glassy, semi-crystalline and liquid crystalline polymers. A definitive view of how the organizational behaviour of the macromolecular hierarchy evolves into a performing microstructure is presented.

Coupled with this treatment is a conclusive view of the manner by which such microstructural entities can be brought together to accomplish a desired performance as fibres, microlaminates or composities. Analytical procedures to assess performance are also included. These subjects are integrated to provide scientists and engineers involved in using or developing polymers for demanding applications with an overview of the founding principles upon which polymeric systems are made to perform.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195208536
• ISBN 13: 9780195208535
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Moet Abdelsamie