Solid State Polymerization

by Constantine D. Papaspyrides; Stamatina N. Vouyiouka

• ISBN13: 9780470451823
• ISBN10: 0470451823
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

SSP presents significant advantages over other techniques due to its use of low operating temperatures, inexpensive equipment, and simple and environmentally sound procedures. The only book currently available on the principles and applications of this technique, Solid-State Polymerization is an indispensable tool in the design and manufacture of commercially important polymers, plastics, and fibers. It provides a one-stop resource for academic and industry professionals as well as graduate and post graduate-level students in polymer chemistry, polymer engineering, polymer processing, chemical engineering, plastics engineering, and materials science and engineering.

Table of Contents

Contributors

Preface

Fundamentals of Solid State Polymerization

Introduction

Solid State Polymerization of Chain-Growth Polymers (Solid State Polyaddition)

Solid State Polymerization of Step-Growth Polymers (Solid State Polycondensation)

Solid State Polymerization Apparatus and Assemblies

Solid State Applications in the Polymer Industry

Conclusions

Solid State Polymerization Chemistry and Mechanisms: Unequal Reactivity of End Groups

Introduction

Special Characteristics of Solid State Polymerization

Classical Kinetic Equations in Solid State Polymerization

Model of Molecular Morphology and Chain-End Movement

Reactivity of End Groups

Why Intrinsic Viscosity Levels Off During Solid State Polymerization

Solid State Polymerization Kinetics

Conclusions

Kinetic Aspects of Polyester Solid State Polymerization

Introduction

Phenomena Involved in Solid State Polymerization of Polyesters

Modeling Solid State Polymerization of Polyesters

Solid State Polymerization of Typical Polyesters

Conclusions

Kinetic Aspects of Polyamide Solid State Polymerization

Introduction

Simple Kinetic Models of Solid State Polyamidation

Simulation of Solid State Polyamidation

Simple SSP Kinetics: The Case of Poly(hexamethylene adipamide)

Conclusions

Catalysis in Solid State Polymerization Processes

Introduction

Catalysts in Polyester Solid State Polymerization Processes

Catalysts in Polyamide Solid State Polymerization Processes

Reactive Additives in Solid State Polymerization Processes

Inert Additives in Solid State Polymerization Processes

Conclusions

High-Pressure Solid State Polymerization of Polyamide Monomer Crystals

Introduction

High-Pressure Solid State Polymerization

Crystals and Characteristics of Monomers

Polymerizability and Structure Formation

Conclusions

Fundamental Process Modeling and Product Design for the Solid State Polymerization of Polyamide 6 and Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Introduction

Solid State Polymerization Modeling Guide

Fundamentals of Solid State Polymerization Reactors

Numerical Solution

Example Simulation and Application

Modifications to Account for Crystallization

Conclusions

Recent Developments in Solid State Polymerization of Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Introduction

Conventional Solid State Polymerization Processes

New Solid State Polymerization Processes

Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Flake Recycling Using Solid State Polymerization

Particle Formation Technologies

Alternatives to Solid State Polymerization

Poly(ethylene terephthalate) for Fluid Packaging Applications

Conclusions

Abbreviations and Symbols

Index

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