Kricheldorf (University of Hamburg, Germany) provides chemists with information on new preparation methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers. The guide examines the advantages and limitations of a variety of polymerization applications and procedures, as well as new approaches from prominent industry and academic laboratories. It reviews fundamental concepts of polymer chemistry, including polymerization mechanisms, then examines reaction parameters that are key to the control of polymerization rates, polymer molecular weight, and structural stability, and considers major challenges in the production of commercial-scale polymers. This second edition updates the literature in the field to the year 2000 for the most widely studied groups of polymers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
An in-depth review of important preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers, this authoritative second edition examines the advantages and limitations of various polymerization applications and procedures. It features new approaches and innovative strategies from the most prominent industry and academic laboratories, reflecting the burgeoning role of polymers in modern science and technology. The book analyzes biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications; investigates the use of polyolefins, polymeric dienes, aromatic polyethers, polymides, and metal-containing macromolecules; and covers polymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and maleic acid.
