Introduction to Synthetic Polymers (Oxford chemistry series) - Softcover

Campbell, Ian M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198553986 ISBN 13: 9780198553984

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1994

Synopsis

Taking a few common polymers as examples, this undergraduate text describes the basic principles of polymer science, and explains how and why they can be made to have properties tailored to a particular use. The book aims to open up the huge field of polymer science to students on first degree courses in chemistry, material science and related subjects. By focusing on the few major polymers which are in common use, it illustrates clearly the basic principles of polymer science, looks at the factors which give rise to the special properties of polymers, and emphasizes how polymer molecules can be synthesized with different sizes and architectures to tailor the properties of the resulting bulk material. The later chapters introduce a wide range of polymers, some with special applications now, and others with exciting potential for the future. Problems and exercises, some derived directly from recent research, appear at the end of the chapters, and some are designed simply to test whilst others aim to extend the student's understanding.

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About the Author

Ian M. Campbell is Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198553986
• ISBN 13: 9780198553984
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 221