Introduction to Polymers, Third Edition
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Thoroughly updated, Introduction to Polymers, Third Edition presents the science underpinning the synthesis, characterization and properties of polymers. The material has been completely reorganized and expanded to include important new topics and provide a coherent platform for teaching and learning the fundamental aspects of contemporary polymer science. New to the Third Edition Part I This first part covers newer developments in polymer synthesis, including ‘living’ radical polymerization, catalytic chain transfer and free-radical ring-opening polymerization, along with strategies for the synthesis of conducting polymers, dendrimers, hyperbranched polymers and block copolymers. Polymerization mechanisms have been made more explicit by showing electron movements. Part II In this part, the authors have added new topics on diffusion, solution behaviour of polyelectrolytes and field-flow fractionation methods. They also greatly expand coverage of spectroscopy, including UV visible, Raman, infrared, NMR and mass spectroscopy. In addition, the Flory–Huggins theory for polymer solutions and their phase separation is treated more rigorously. Part III A completely new, major topic in this section is multicomponent polymer systems. The book also incorporates new material on macromolecular dynamics and reptation, liquid crystalline polymers and thermal analysis. Many of the diagrams and micrographs have been updated to more clearly highlight features of polymer morphology. Part IV The last part of the book contains major new sections on polymer composites, such as nanocomposites, and electrical properties of polymers. Other new topics include effects of chain entanglements, swelling of elastomers, polymer fibres, impact behaviour and ductile fracture. Coverage of rubber-toughening of brittle plastics has also been revised and expanded. While this edition adds many new concepts, the philosophy of the book remains unchanged. Largely self-contained, the text fully derives most equations and cross-references topics between chapters where appropriate. Each chapter not only includes a list of further reading to help readers expand their knowledge of the subject but also provides problem sets to test understanding, particularly of numerical aspects. Review: My go-to reference - I've got a number of books on polymers, from the basics, to the more technical aspects of their chemistry, processing, and behavior. This is still my first go to reference when I need to look something up. It's an introductory guide, yes, but it provides a good amount of depth on most topics as well. I think what I like most about this book is how it's written. It's extremely easy to read, with concepts explained in clear English without any unnecessary wording. It's very straight forward and easy to understand, even for those not wholly familiar with the science. The book covers the majority of topics you'll need to know, including definitions and nomenclature, a all the different synthesis methods, different methods of characterization, the different structures seen, and an excellent chapter on the mechanical properties and behavior, including deformation mechanisms. I'd recommend this to any budding materials science student, whether or not it's required reading. Often times I found myself coming to this book rather than the required text, simply for ease of reading or to better familiarize myself with the concept before trying to work through the (often times) poorly worded required text. Review: A good text book for beginners on Polymers - This book is a great textbook about Polymers. I previously have no serious background in chemistry but I still can follow the book very well. The material presented is well selected and the ordering of chapters is well organized. The printing and the page layout feels great. (Actually I deeply believed that this is the way textbook should be designed. Those colored organic chemistry textbooks are just way too distracting!!). Overall, I believe this is a great textbook on the topic of Polymeric materials.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 118 Reviews |
B**E
My go-to reference
I've got a number of books on polymers, from the basics, to the more technical aspects of their chemistry, processing, and behavior. This is still my first go to reference when I need to look something up. It's an introductory guide, yes, but it provides a good amount of depth on most topics as well. I think what I like most about this book is how it's written. It's extremely easy to read, with concepts explained in clear English without any unnecessary wording. It's very straight forward and easy to understand, even for those not wholly familiar with the science. The book covers the majority of topics you'll need to know, including definitions and nomenclature, a all the different synthesis methods, different methods of characterization, the different structures seen, and an excellent chapter on the mechanical properties and behavior, including deformation mechanisms. I'd recommend this to any budding materials science student, whether or not it's required reading. Often times I found myself coming to this book rather than the required text, simply for ease of reading or to better familiarize myself with the concept before trying to work through the (often times) poorly worded required text.
Y**I
A good text book for beginners on Polymers
This book is a great textbook about Polymers. I previously have no serious background in chemistry but I still can follow the book very well. The material presented is well selected and the ordering of chapters is well organized. The printing and the page layout feels great. (Actually I deeply believed that this is the way textbook should be designed. Those colored organic chemistry textbooks are just way too distracting!!). Overall, I believe this is a great textbook on the topic of Polymeric materials.
M**5
Better than Odian for starting in Polymer Chemistry
Very useful text for beginning study of polymers. It approaches the subject from a chemistry standpoint and is useful for looking up reactions. I find it easier to read and study from than Odian's Principles of Polymerization. I would recommend this book with Polymer Chemistry by Heimenz and Lodge for anyone taking polymer courses or starting in polymer research. Using the two texts together gives you a nice overview of important points in polymer chemistry and engineering and gives useful examples of real world problems.
C**S
Good read.
Has great background knowledge and is informative. But if your look for industry specifications, it won't have what you're looking for.
G**L
Excellent textbook for survey course in polymer science
I have used this text successfully in one of my courses. I found that it is up-to-date on current polymer synthesis techniques, and does a good job of developing the key concepts in polymer physical chemistry, polymerization mechanisms and kinetics. The problems at the end of each chapter are good homework exercises to challenge the students to understand the material more fully.
J**X
Good Textbook
I must say this is one of the best texts for polymer chemistry and physics. End of chapter problems are challenging but not impossible. My only complaint is about the materials used in making the book. Poor grade of glue and ink results in pages falling out from the book and text smears just from light touching.
N**B
Bedtime story
Knocks me out like a light :), passed the class and now it’s my favorite paperweight
C**O
Great Intro to Polymers
Very useful! I would definitely recommend it. Covers all of the basics in an easy to understand format. Does not go into heavy detail, but is all inclusive and is a great overview. It aslo has practice problems at the end of each chapter which help solidify the concepts.
K**R
Good book!
Excellent book for your polymers chemistry course !
R**D
Much more detailed than the second edition
The second edition of this was vital to my undergradutate degree and helped greatly in my understanding of various polymer synthesis and analysis techniques. I bought the third edition just before writing my PhD thesis and boy am I glad I did. Off the top of my head I'm not sure just how long it is, but it's prob in the region of twice the size of the previous edition. Many of the processes have been radically updated (if you'll pardon the pun). Not to mention the inclusion of some detailed chemical routes and derivations for commonly used equations that helped me greatly. For anyone of degree level or higher involved with polymer chemistry I'd say this is a vital buy.
B**P
An essential book for the study of polymers.
It was one of my reference books during my studies at the university and I decided to purchase this edition as a reference book to my job. I recommend this book for those who want to know all about physical properties of polymers.
R**R
Ok
Basic introduction of polymer chemistry
F**F
Excelente libro, pésimo estado en el que llegó
El libro es muy bueno, pero quedé decepcionado que viniera rayado y maltratado.
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