The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering
- 4th Edition - February 21, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Alfred Rudin, Phillip Choi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 6 4 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 7 1 1 - 7
The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, Fourth Edition updates on the field of polymers, which has advanced considerably since the book's last publication. A key featur… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, Fourth Edition updates on the field of polymers, which has advanced considerably since the book's last publication. A key feature of this new edition is the inclusion of new and updated content on such concepts as multifunctional polymers, bioderived polymers, computation modeling, polymer sustainability, and newer manufacturing methods like 3D printing. Improvements to the book’s pedagogy include the addition of more worked examples, more end-of-chapter problems, and new figures to better illustrate key concepts. This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, and anyone in related courses.
This edition has also been reorganized to become more aligned with how instructors currently teach the course. It is ideal for one- or two-semester introductory courses in polymer science and engineering taught primarily to senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in a variety of disciplines, but primarily chemical engineering and materials science.
This edition has also been reorganized to become more aligned with how instructors currently teach the course. It is ideal for one- or two-semester introductory courses in polymer science and engineering taught primarily to senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in a variety of disciplines, but primarily chemical engineering and materials science.
- Focuses on the applications of polymer chemistry, engineering, and technology
- Explains terminology, applications, and the versatility of synthetic polymers
- Connects polymerization chemistry with engineering applications
- Contains practical lead-ins to emulsion polymerization, viscoelasticity, and polymer rheology
Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in materials science, physics, chemistry, and chemical engineering departments who are taking courses related to polymer science and engineering; Navstem estimates the current US market size at 9,200 enrolled students per year.
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 1.1 A Brief History
- 1.2 Definitions
- 1.3 Copolymers
- 1.4 Polymer Nomenclature
- 1.5 Macromolecular Structures
- 1.6 Macromolecular Isomerism
- 1.7 Classification of Polymers
- Exercises
- References
- 2. Molecular Weight Averages and Distribution
- Abstract
- 2.1 Importance of Molecular Weight Control
- 2.2 Molecular Weight Averages
- 2.3 Molecular Weight Averages as Ratios of Moments
- 2.4 Breadth of the Distribution
- 2.5 Typical Molecular Weight Distributions
- 2.6 Integral and Summative Expressions
- Exercises
- References
- 3. Polymerization Principles
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- 3.1 Polymerization and Functionality
- 3.2 Why are Synthetic Polymers Useful?
- Exercises
- 4. Step-Growth Polymerization
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 4.1 Condensation and Addition Polymers
- 4.2 Step-Growth and Chain-Growth Polymerizations
- 4.3 Requirements for Step-Growth Polymerization
- 4.4 Polymer Size and Extent of Conversion of Functional Groups in Equilibrium Step-Growth Polymerizations
- 4.5 Interfacial and Solution Polymerizations of Acid Chlorides and Other Reactive Monomers
- 4.6 Step-Growth Copolymerization
- 4.7 Step-Growth Polymerization Engineering
- Exercises
- References
- 5. Free-Radical Polymerization
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 5.1 Polymerizability of Monomers
- 5.2 Overall Kinetics of Radical Polymerization
- 5.3 A Note on Termination Rate Constants
- 5.4 Methods of Producing Radicals
- 5.5 Length of the Kinetic Chain and Number Average Degree of Polymerization of the Polymer
- 5.6 Modes of Termination
- 5.7 Chain Transfer
- 5.8 Inhibition and Retardation
- 5.9 Readily Observable Features of Free-Radical Polymerizations
- 5.10 Radical Lifetimes and Concentrations
- 5.11 Determination of kp and kt
- 5.12 Deviations from Ideal Kinetics
- 5.13 Molecular Weight Distribution
- 5.14 Free-Radical Techniques for Polymers with Narrower Molecular Weight Distributions
- 5.15 Effects of Temperature
- Exercises
- References
- 6. Ionic Polymerization
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 6.1 Comparison of Ionic and Free-Radical Polymerizations
- 6.2 Anionic Polymerization
- 6.3 Group Transfer Polymerization
- 6.4 Cationic Polymerization
- Exercises
- References
- 7. Coordinated Polymerizations
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- 7.1 Ziegler–Natta Catalysts
- 7.2 Kinetics of Ziegler–Natta Polymerizations
- 7.3 Practical Features of Ziegler–Natta Polymerizations
- 7.4 Comparisons of cis-1,4-Polydienes
- 7.5 Metallocene Catalysts
- 7.6 Olefin Metathesis Catalysts
- References
- 8. Controlled Radical Polymerizations
- Abstract
- 8.1 Controlled Radical Polymerization
- 8.2 Atom Rransfer Radical Polymerization
- 8.3 Reversible Addition/Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization
- Exercises
- References
- 9. Copolymerization
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 9.1 Chain-Growth Copolymerization
- 9.2 Simple Copolymer Equation
- 9.3 Copolymer Structure Inferences from Reactivity Ratios
- 9.4 Azeotropic Compositions
- 9.5 Integrated Binary Copolymerization
- 9.6 Determination of Reactivity Ratios
- 9.7 Multicomponent Copolymerizations
- 9.8 Sequence Distribution in Copolymers
- 9.9 Gel Formation During Copolymerization and Crosslinking
- 9.10 Reactivities of Radicals and Monomers
- 9.11 Analysis of Reactivity Data
- 9.12 Effect of Reaction Conditions
- 9.13 Rates of Free-Radical Copolymerizations
- 9.14 Alternative Copolymerization Models
- Exercises
- References
- 10. Dispersion and Emulsion Polymerizations
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 10.1 Dispersion Polymerization
- 10.2 Emulsion Polymerization
- 10.3 Other Ingredients in Emulsion Recipes
- 10.4 Emulsion Polymerization Processes
- Exercises
- Reference
- 11. Polymer Conformations
- NON-PRINT ITEMAbstract
- 11.1 Polymer Conformation and Torsional Potential
- 11.2 Molecular Dimensions of Macromolecules in the Amorphous State
- 11.3 Ideal Chains
- 11.3.4 Rotational Isomeric State Chains
- 11.4 Real Chains
- 11.5 The Gaussian Chain
- Exercises
- References
- 12. Polymer Solutions and Blends
- Abstract
- 12.1 Compatibility
- 12.2 Thermodynamic Theories
- 12.3 Solvents and Plasticizers
- 12.4 Fractionation
- 12.5 Practical Aspects of Polymer Blending
- 12.6 Reinforced Elastomers
- 12.7 Reinforced Plastics
- Exercises
- References
- 13. Molecular Weight Measurements
- Abstract
- 13.1 Membrane Osmometry (Mn)
- 13.2 Light Scattering (Mw)
- 13.3 Dilute Solution Viscometry (Mv)
- 13.4 Size Exclusion Chromatography
- Exercises
- References
- 14. Polymer Solids
- Abstract
- 14.1 Thermal Transitions
- 14.2 The Glass Transition
- 14.3 Crystallization of Polymers
- 14.4 Rubber Elasticity
- 14.5 Rodlike Macromolecules
- 14.6 Polymer Viscoelasticity
- 14.7 Dynamic Mechanical Behavior at Thermal Transitions
- Exercises
- References
- 15. Mechanical Properties and Rheology
- Abstract
- 15.1 Stress-Strain Tests
- 15.2 Crazing in Glassy Polymers
- 15.3 Fracture Mechanics
- 15.4 Toughness and Brittleness
- 15.5 Rheology
- 15.6 Effects of Fabrication Processes
- Exercises
- References
- 16. Diffusion in Polymers
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Fick’s Laws
- 16.3 Diffusion Coefficients
- 16.4 Mutual Diffusion
- 16.5 Self-Diffusion of Polymer Chains in Dilute Polymer Solutions
- 16.6 Self-Diffusion of Solvent in Polymers
- Exercises
- References
- 17. Polymers at Surfaces
- Abstract
- 17.1 Conformational Entropy
- 17.2 Thickness of a Chain Adsorbed on a Surface
- 17.3 Thickness of Chains Adsorbed on a Surface Surrounded by Solvent
- 17.4 Thickness of a Tethered Chain on a Surface
- 17.5 Thickness of Tethered Chains of a Polymer Brush
- 17.6 Steric Stabilization
- Exercises
- References
- 18. Biopolymers
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Natural Polymers
- 18.3 Bio-based Polymers (Bioplastics)
- 18.4 Biopolymer Blends and Biocomposites
- 18.5 Future of Bioplastic Products
- Exercises
- References
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: February 21, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 608
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323906494
- eBook ISBN: 9780323917117
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Alfred Rudin
Alfred Rudin is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Professor Rudin spent 14 years with a large Canadian chemical company in research, development, and production. He joined the University of Waterloo chemistry department where he is now a Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He is the author or co-author of 295 research papers and 25 patents. Dr. Rudin is also a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the Royal Society of Canada, and the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaPC
Phillip Choi
Professor Phillip Choi is currently the Dean of Engineering at the University of Regina and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on polymer solution thermodynamics and polymer dynamics. He is the co-author of 3 book chapters and 145 research papers and 1 US patent. Professor Choi is a registered Professional Engineer in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and a federal court approved expert witness in polymer science and engineering. He is a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, Engineering Institute of Canada and Royal Society of Chemistry (UK). He received his B.A.Sc. in chemical engineering from the University of British Columbia and his M.A.Sc. and Ph.D., both in chemical engineering, from the University of Waterloo. Professor Choi has worked as a visiting/research scientist at Xerox Research Centre of Canada, Sternson Construction Limited, NOVA Chemicals Corporation, and Institute of Polymer Science at the University of Akron.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaRead The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering on ScienceDirect