Nonlinear dynamics with polymers : fundamentals, methods and applications / / edited by John A. Pojman and Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata

• Pubblicazione: Weinheim, : Wiley-VCH, 2010
• Edizione: 4th ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (270 p.)
• Disciplina: 547.7
• Soggetto topico: Polymers; Polymerization; Molecular dynamics; Nonlinear theories
• Altri autori: PojmanJohn A <1962-> (John Anthony) Tran-Cong-MiyataQui <1952->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Nonlinear Dynamics with Polymers: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications; Contents; List of Contributors; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 What Follows; 1.3 The Future; References; 2 What Is Nonlinear Dynamics and How Does It Relate to Polymers?; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Nonlinear Dynamics; 2.3 Some Key Ideas of Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics; 2.3.1 Chemical Oscillations; 2.3.2 Waves and Patterns; 2.3.3 More Complex Phenomena; 2.4 Polymeric Systems; 2.4.1 What Is Special about Polymers?; 2.4.2 Challenges; 2.4.3 Sources of Feedback; 2.4.4 Nonlinear Dynamics and Phase Separation of Reacting Systems ; 2.4.5 Spatial Structures in Polymeric Systems2.4.6 Approaches to Nonlinear Dynamics in Polymeric Systems; 2.4.6.1 Oscillations in a CSTR; 2.5 Conclusions; References; 3 Evolution of Nonlinear Rheology and Network Formation during Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polymerization and Its Relationship to Reaction Kinetics, Phase Separation, and Mixing; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Brief Overview of Evolution of Nonlinear Rheological Properties during Polymerization; 3.2.1 The Relationship between Nonlinear Rheology and the Extent of Polymerization during the Growth of Linear Chains ; 3.2.2 Relationship between Nonlinear Rheology and the Extent of Polymerization during the Growth of Nonlinear Chains3.2.3 Chemical Structure of the Monomers and Polymerization Mechanism in Polyurethane Polymerization; 3.2.4 Evolution of Nonlinear Rheology during Polyurethane Polymerization; 3.2.5 Basic Reactions and Phase Separation Kinetics in Synthesis of Polyurethanes and Their Relationship to the Evolution of Nonlinear Rheology ; 3.3 Evolution of Nonlinear Rheology and Network Formation during Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polymerization: Effects of Mixer Design, Mixing Protocol, Catalyst Concentration, and Timescales3.3.1 Effects of Mixing; 3.3.1.1 Mechanism of Mixing; 3.3.1.2 Laminar Mixing under Shear and Extensional Flow with Constant Shear and Elongation Rates; 3.3.1.3 Dispersive and Distributive Mixing; 3.3.1.4 Chaotic Mixing; 3.3.1.5 Effect of Mixing on Systems Undergoing Chemical Reactions; 3.3.2 Analysis of Timescale of Mixing and Chemical Reactions during TPU Polymerization ; 3.3.3 Simultaneous Effects of Mixing, Chemical Reaction, and Molecular Diffusion on the Evolution of Nonlinear Rheological Properties3.4 Conclusions; References; 4 Frontal Polymerization; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Requirements for Frontal Polymerizations; 4.1.2 Types of Systems; 4.1.3 Characteristics of Frontal Polymerization; 4.2 Applications; 4.2.1 Cure-On-Demand Putty; 4.2.2 Adhesive; 4.2.3 Coatings; 4.3 Motivation for Studying Nonlinear Dynamics with Frontal Polymerization; 4.4 Convective Instabilities; 4.4.1 Buoyancy-Driven Convection; 4.4.2 Effect of Surface-Tension-Driven Convection ; 4.5 Thermal Instabilities
• Sommario/riassunto: Closing a gap in the literature, this is the first comprehensive handbook on this modern and important polymer topic. Edited by highly experienced and top scientists in the field, this ready reference covers all aspects, including material science, biopolymers, gels, phase separating systems, frontal polymerization and much more.The introductory chapter offers the perfect starting point for the non-expert.
• Titolo autorizzato: Nonlinear dynamics with polymers
• ISBN: 1-283-33345-7; 9786613333452; 3-527-63261-1; 3-527-63260-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910133643203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II