Polymer are organic, often complex molecular compounds used as the building blocks for plastics, elastomers and various types of synthetic engineered materials. Polymer scientists and chemists are not always familiar with the characterization methods best used for polymeric materials. And knowing what characterization technology works best can make a huge difference in getting an accurate understanding of internal and surface microstructure and ultimately desired properties for the myriads of polymer applications in use today. Useful case studies help to better illustrate the common types of problems and challenges when characterizing polymers.
Review of basic polymer structures and synthesis routes, as well as chemical composition
Characterization techniques appropriate for morphology of surfaces, interfaces and thin films
Useful background on polymer surface thermodynamics, as well as adhesion properties and polymer-polymer interfaces properties and characterization techniques
Preface to the Reissue of the Materials Characterization Series
Preface to Series
Preface to the Reissue of Characterization of Polymers
Preface
Contributors
Chapter 1 : Polymer Structures and Synthesis Methods Chapter 2 : Polymer Fabrication Techniques Chapter 3 : Chemical Composition of Polymers Chapter 4 : Characterization of the Morphology of Polymer Surfaces, Interfaces, and Thin Films by Microscopy Techniques Chapter 5 : Structure and Morphology of Interfaces and Thin Films by Scattering Techniques Chapter 6 : Surface Thermodynamics Chapter 7 : Surface Modification of Polymers Chapter 8 : Adhesion Chapter 9 : Chemistry, Reactivity, and Fracture of Polymer Interfaces Chapter 10 : The Polymer-Polymer Interface Chapter 11 : Friction and Wear (Tribology)
