Ebook: Applied Polymer Science

Content: A century of polymer science and technology / Herman F. Mark -- Introduction to polymer science and technology / Charles E. Carraher, Jr. and Raymond B. Seymour -- Anionic polymerization / Maurice Morton -- Coordinated anionic polymerization and polymerization mechanisms / Frederick J. Karol -- Recent developments in cationic polymerization / Virgil Percec -- Emulsion polymerization / Gary W. Poehlein -- New developments and trends in free-radical polymerization / George E. Ham -- Condensation polymerization and polymerization mechanisms / I.K. Miller and J. Zimmerman -- Block polymers and related materials / N.R. Legge, S. Davison, H.E. De La Mare, G. Holden, and M.K. Martin -- Multicomponent polymer systems / Norbert Platzer -- Structure-property relationships in polymers / Turner Alfrey, Jr. -- Transport properties of polymers / D.R. Paul -- Fracture mechanics of polymers / K.L. Devries and R.J. Nuismer -- Flammability of polymers / Y.P. Khanna and E.M. Pearce -- The plastic industry : economics and end-use markets / R.A. Mccarthy -- Polyolefins / Frank M. Mcmillan -- Polystyrene and styrene copolymers / William David Watson and Ted C. Wallace -- Poly(vinyl chloride) / Roy T. Gottesman and Donald Goodman -- Fiber-forming polymers / Michael J. Drews, Robert H. Barker, and John D. Hatcher -- Foamed plastics / Rudolph D. Deanin -- Engineering thermoplastics : chemistry and technology / Daniel W. Fox and Edward N. Peters -- Polymers and the technology of electrical insulation / J.H. Lupinski -- Medical applications of polymers / Charles G. Gebelein -- Resins for aerospace / Clayton A. May -- Polymer processing / Nick R. Schott and Robert Malloy -- Plasticizers / J.K. Sears, N.W. Touchette, and J.R. Darby -- Theories of solvency and solution / P.E. Rider -- Solvents / Roy W. Tess -- Spectroscopic methods in research and analysis of coatings and plastics / Clara D. Craver -- Electron microscopy in coatings and plastics research / L.H. Princen -- Rheology of film-forming liquids / Raymond R. Myers and Carl J. Knauss -- An introduction to corrosion control by organic coatings / R.A. Dickie -- Methods of application of coatings / Emery P. Miller -- Electrodeposition of paint / George E.F. Brewer -- Curing methods for coatings / Vincent D. Mcginnis and Gerald W. Gruber -- The coatings industry : economics and end-use markets / Joseph W. Prane -- Appliance coatings / Thomas J. Miranda -- Polymer coatings for optical fibers / L.L. Blyler, Jr. and C.J. Aloisio -- Epoxy resins / R.S. Bauer -- Chemistry and technology of polyamide resins from dimerized fatty acids / Michael A. Laudise -- Urethane coatings / Kurt C. Frisch and Panos Kordomenos -- Chemistry and technology of acrylic resins for coatings / W.H. Brendley and R.D. Bakule -- Cellulose acetate and related esters / Larry G. Curtis and James D. Crowley -- Nitrocellulose, ethylcellulose, and water-soluble cellulose ethers / Rufus F. Wint and Kathryn G. Shaw -- Amino resins / L.L. Williams, I.H. Updegraff, and J.C. Petropoulos -- Resins and additives containing silicon / Shelby F. Thames -- Chemistry and technology of phenolic resins and coatings / J.S. Fry, C.N. Merriam, and W.H. Boyd -- Tall oil and naval stores / Yun Jen and E.E. Mcsweeney -- Chemistry and technology of alkyd and saturated reactive polyester resins / H.J. Lanson -- Vinyl resins used in coatings / Russell A. Park -- Bituminous coatings / Stephen H. Alexander -- Opaque white pigments in coatings / Fred B. Stieg -- Color pigments / Lawrence R. Lerner and Max Saltzman -- Paint manufacture / Louie F. Sanguinetti