Introduction to Physical Polymer Science

by L.H. Sperling

An Updated Edition of the Classic Text Polymers constitute the basis for the plastics, rubber, adhesives, fiber, and coating industries. The Fourth Edition of Introduction to Physical Polymer Science acknowledges the industrial success of polymers and the advancements made in the field while continuing to deliver the comprehensive introduction to polymer science that made its predecessors classic texts. The Fourth Edition continues its coverage of amorphous and crystalline materials, glass transitions, rubber elasticity, and mechanical behavior, and offers updated discussions of polymer blends, composites, and interfaces, as well as such basics as molecular weight determination. Thus, interrelationships among molecular structure, morphology, and mechanical behavior of polymers continue to provide much of the value of the book. Newly introduced topics include: In addition, new sections have been included on fire retardancy, friction and wear, optical tweezers, and more. Introduction to Physical Polymer Science , Fourth Edition provides both an essential introduction to the field as well as an entry point to the latest research and developments in polymer science and engineering, making it an indispensable text for chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, and polymer science and engineering students and professionals.

880 pages, Hardcover

First published March 19, 1986

Reviews

[Jonnie Enloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elementary but extremely meaningful composition of details of Polymer technology at molecular level and the combination of various components for a multitude of applications. Another book that I use constantly.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad textbook--but definitely not the best. The tables/figures are very helpful.

[Sabeena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be a staple for anyone looking to understand what polymers are, their properties, uses and applications. extremely comprehensive and clear.
Chapters are organised really well, they don't need to be read all the way through in one direction, you can keep going back to sections that you need in a non linear fashion. An absolutely great reference book.