Molecular characterization and analysis of polymers / / edited by John M. Chalmers, Robert J. Meier

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911006892403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Amsterdam ; ; London, : Elsevier, 2008
• ISBN: 1-282-71157-1; 9786612711572; 0-08-093204-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (784 p.)
• Collana: Comprehensive analytical chemistry ; ; v. 53
• Classificazione: VG 2400; VG 4520
• Altri autori (Persone): ChalmersJohn M; MeierRobert J
• Disciplina: 547.70442
• Soggetti: Polymers - Analysis; Chemistry
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front cover; Copyright page; Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry: Molecular Characterization and Analysis of Polymers; Contents; Contributors to Volume 53; Volumes in the series; Preface; Series Editor's Preface; Section I: Introduction; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1. The Analytical Competence; 2. Contents and Structure; 3. Practical Considerations in the Multi-Technique Approach; References; Chapter 2. Polymer Chemistry and Microstructure; 1. Introduction; 2. Polymer: Definitions; 3. From Molecules to Macromolecules; 4. Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry; 5. Polymer Degradation; 6. Summary; ReferencesChapter 3. Polymeric Materials: Composition, Uses and Applications; 1. Introduction; 2. Mode of Polymerisation; 3. Polymer materials: Types and forms; 4. Polymer Additives; 5. Summary; Bibliography; Section II: Polymer Chain Analysis; Chapter 4. Chain Structure Characterization; 1. Introduction to Structure in Synthetic Macromolecules; 2. Local Structure and Its Ramifications; 3. Summary; References; Chapter 5. Chain End Characterisation; 1. Introduction; 2. End Groups in Free Radical Polymers; 3. End Groups in Condensation Polymers; 4. End Groups in Polymers from Ionic Polymerisation5. Closing Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 6. Determination of Molecular Weights and Their Distributions; 1. Introduction; 2. Distribution Functions and Averages; 3. Methods Based on Colligative Properties; 4. Viscometry; 5. Scattering Techniques; 6. Liquid Chromatography; 7. Analytical Ultracentrifuge; 8. Other Methods; 9. Practical Examples; 10. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Section III: Polymer Morphology and Structure; Chapter 7. Phase Structure and Morphology; 1. Phase Structure and Morphology; 2. Supermolecular Morphology3. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 8. Characterization of Molecular Orientation; 1. Introduction; 2. Theory; 3. Birefringence; 4. Infrared Linear Dichroism (IRLD); 5. Raman Spectroscopy and Microspectroscopy; 6. Fluorescence Spectroscopy; 7. NMR Spectroscopy; 8. X-Ray Diffraction and Absorption; 9. Conclusion; References; Chapter 9. Polymer Networks: Elastomers; 1. Introduction; 2. Structure of a Typical Network; 3. Elementary and More Advanced Molecular Theories; 4. Phenomenological Theories; 5. Some Relevant Simulations; 6. Swelling of Networks and Responsive Gels7. Enthalpic and Entropic Contributions to Rubber Elasticity: The Force-Temperature Relations; 8. Multimodal Elastomers; 9. Liquid-Crystalline Elastomers; 10. Novel Reinforced Elastomers; 11. Further Comments on Some Characterization Techniques; Acknowledgement; References; Section IV: Polymer Degradation; Chapter 10. Polymer Degradation and Oxidation: An Introduction; 1. Introduction; 2. Standard Tests and Comparative Methods; 3. Spectroscopic Techniques; 4. Thermal Methods; 5. Chromatographic Analysis; 6. Closing Remarks; Acknowledgement; References
• Sommario/riassunto: Written by expert contributors from the academic and industrial sectors, this book presents traditional and modern approaches to polymer characterization and analysis. The emphasis is on pragmatics, problem solving and property determination; real-world applications provide a context for key concepts. The characterizations focus on organic polymer and polymer product microstructure and composition.-Approaches molecular characterization and analysis of polymers from the viewpoint of problem-solving and polymer property characterization, rather than from a technique championing appro