00704nam 2200169z- 450 9910712799603321(CKB)5470000002496172(EXLCZ)99547000000249617220230509c2000uuuu -u- -engEffectiveness of OBD II evaporative emission monitors - 30 vehicle study (revised October 2000)United States Environmental Protection Agency, Air and RadiationWashington, D.CEffectiveness of OBD II evaporative emission monitors - 30 vehicle study BOOK9910712799603321Effectiveness of OBD II evaporative emission monitors - 30 vehicle study (revised October 2000)3338536UNINA05518nam 2200745 a 450 991101941900332120200520144314.0978661178794397812817879411281787949978047022984204702298459781615831760161583176297804702298350470229837(CKB)1000000000540929(EBL)469186(OCoLC)491237446(SSID)ssj0000242088(PQKBManifestationID)11176197(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000242088(PQKBWorkID)10300748(PQKB)11210744(MiAaPQ)EBC469186(PPN)184718899(Perlego)2774721(EXLCZ)99100000000054092920070629d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrScience and technology of polymer nanofibers /Anthony L. AndradyHoboken, N.J. Wileyc20081 online resource (425 p.)Description based upon print version of record.9780471790594 0471790591 Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-387) and index.SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF POLYMER NANOFIBERS; CONTENTS; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Historical Background; 1.2 Basic Experimental Approach; 1.3 Description of Electrostatic Spinning; 1.3.1 Droplet Generation; 1.3.2 Taylor's Cone Formation; 1.3.3 Launching of the Jet; 1.3.4 Elongation of Straight Segment; 1.3.5 Whipping Instability Region; 1.3.6 Solidification into Nanofiber; 1.4 Nanofiber Application Areas; 1.4.1 Filtration and Protective Apparel; 1.4.2 Tissue Scaffolding and Drug Delivery; 1.4.3 Nanocomposites; 1.4.4 Sensor Applications; 2 Introduction to Polymer Solutions2.1 Average Molecular Weight2.2 Selecting Solvents: Solubility Parameter; 2.3 Thermodynamic Criterion for Solubility; 2.3.1 Change in Entropy; 2.3.2 Change in Enthalpy (ΔH(mix)); 2.4 Macromolecular Models; 2.5 Viscosity of Dilute Polymer Solutions; 2.6 Concentrated Polymer Solutions; 3 Electrospinning Basics; 3.1 Molecular Weight Effects; 3.1.1 The Simha-Frisch Parameter, [η]c; 3.1.2 Solution Entanglement Number n(e); 3.2 Electrical Charge; 3.3 Bead Formation in Electrospinning; 3.4 Introduction to Electrospinning Practice; 4 Factors Affecting Nanofiber Quality; 4.1 The Polymer Solution4.1.1 Concentration Effects4.1.2 Solvent System; 4.1.3 Conductivity; 4.1.4 Surface Tension; 4.1.5 Dielectric Constant ε; 4.1.6 Volatility; 4.2 Environment; 4.3 Collector; 4.3.1 Collector Geometry; 4.3.2 Collector Material; 4.4 Applied Potential; 4.4.1 Applied Voltage V; 4.4.2 Polarity of the Tip; 4.5 Feed Rate; 4.6 Capillary Tip; 4.7 Gap Distance; 4.8 Relative Importance of Variables; 4.9 Examples of Reported Data; 5 Characterization of Nanofibers and Mats; 5.1 Mat Porosity and Pore Size Distribution; 5.1.1 Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry; 5.1.2 Liquid Extrusion Porosimetry5.1.3 Capillary Flow Porometry5.1.4 Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET) Surface Area; 5.1.5 Other Approaches; 5.2 Nanofiber Diameters and Pore Sizes by Microscopy; 5.2.1 Atomic Force Microscopy Technique; 5.3 Mechanical Properties of Mats; 5.3.1 Mat-Related Variables; 5.4 Single-Fiber Characterization; 5.4.1 Using the AFM for Single-Nanofiber Measurement; 5.4.1.1 Nanoindentation; 5.4.1.2 Bending Test; 5.4.1.3 Uniaxial Extension; 5.5 Nanofiber Crystallinity; 5.5.1 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Technique; 5.5.2 X-ray Diffraction Methods; 6 Composite Nanofibers6.1 Carbon Nanotubes in Nanofibers6.1.1 Dispersion of Nanotubes; 6.1.2 Orientation of Nanotubes; 6.1.3 Other Carbons; 6.2 Metal-Nanofiber Composites; 6.2.1 Direct Electrospinning; 6.2.2 Reductive Post-Reaction; 6.2.3 Gas-Phase Post-Reaction; 6.3 Polymer-Clay Composites; 6.4 Decorated or Exocomposite Nanofibers; 6.4.1 Nanofiber-Nanoparticle Composites; 6.4.1.1 Dry Methods; 6.4.1.2 Wet Methods; 6.4.2 Nanofiber-Nanotube Composites; 7 Biomedical Applications of Nanofibers; 7.1 Drug Delivery Applications; 7.1.1 Drug-Loaded Fibers; 7.1.2 Controlled Delivery of Macromolecules7.2 Scaffolding Applications of NanofibersDiscover new and emerging applications of polymer nanofibers alongside the basic underlying science and technology. With discussions exploring such practical applications as filters, fabrics, sensors, catalysts, scaffolding, drug delivery, and wound dressings, the book provides polymer scientists and engineers with a comprehensive, practical ""how-to"" reference. Moreover, the author offers an expert assessment of polymer nanofibers' near-term potential for commercialization. Among the highlights of coverage is the book's presentation of the science and technology of electrospinning, includingNanofibersElectrospinningSynthetic productsPolymersNanofibers.Electrospinning.Synthetic products.Polymers.677/.02832Andrady A. L(Anthony L.)896819MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911019419003321Science and technology of polymer nanofibers4418790UNINA