Polymer Science and Technology (paperback)

by Fried, Joel R.

• ISBN13: 9780133429947
• ISBN10: 0133429946
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-30
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Author Biography

JOEL R. FRIED is Professor of Chemical Engineering and Past Director of the Polymer Research Center and Head of the Department of the Chemical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He has authored over 125 journal articles and several patents and book chapters and serves as Editor of Polymer Contents and a member of the Editorial Boards of Polymer and the Journal of Polymer Engineering. His research interests include computational polymer science and membrane science and technology. He holds a B.S. degree in biology from RPI, B.S. and M.E. degrees in chemical engineering from RPI, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst).

Table of Contents

Preface.


Preface to First Edition.


Acknowledgments.


 1. Introduction to Polymer Science.


 2. Polymer Synthesis.


 3. Confirmation, Solutions, and Molecular Weight.


 4. Solid-State Properties.


 5. Viscoelasticity and Rubber Elasticity.


 6. Polymer Degradation and the Environment.


 7. Additives, Blends, and Composites.


 8. Biopolymers, Natural Polymers, and Fibers.


 9. Thermoplastics, Elastomers, and Thermosets.


10. Engineering and Specialty Polymers.


11. Polymer Rheology and Processing.


12. Polymers for Advanced Technologies.


Appendices.


Index.