Introduction to Polymer (EBT 110/3)

The aim of this book is to familiarise the reader with all aspects of plastic analysis. The book covers the analysis of the main types of plastics now in use commercially. The book gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of polymer analysis and, as such, should be of great interest to all those engaged in this subject in industry, university research establishment and general education. It is also intended for undergraduate and graduate chemistry students and those taking courses in plastics technology, engineering chemistry, materials science and industrial chemistry. It will be a useful reference work for manufacturers and users of plastics, the food and beverage packing industry, the engineering plastics industry, plastic components manufacturers, and those concerned with pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

The manner in which polymers are linked, under certain conditions, forms the main focus of this work. Spectroscopy has, over the years, proved itself to be the technique in providing information at molecular levels for many polymer systems. This book provides an overview of the current state-of-the-art through contributions by world-renowned experts. Techniques covered include: ?1H and ?13C NMR; NMR Imaging, Solid State NMR, Infra Red and Raman spectroscopy, ESR, light and neutron scattering. The book will be invaluable to post graduate students of polymer science and researchers using any one of the many spectroscopic techniques.

A mechanics perspective on the mathematics of viscoelasticity and a materials view of the physical mechanisms behind the polymer deformation processes, are provided by this book. The book fills a critical niche. Clearly written and well-organized, the volume includes an introduction to and mathematical description of the basic materials science of polymers, time-temperature-frequency dependence, and unique deformation mechanisms of polymers.