Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules: Basic Principles and Issues

ISBN-13: 9780471281382 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 576 str.

S. F. Sun

Opis

Integrating coverage of polymers and biological macromolecules into a single text, Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules is carefully structured to provide a clear and consistent resource for beginners and professionals alike. The basic knowledge of both biophysical and physical polymer chemistry is covered, along with important terms, basic structural properties and relationships. This book includes end of chapter problems and references, and also:

• Enables users to improve basic knowledge of biophysical chemistry and physical polymer chemistry.
• Explores fully the principles of macromolecular chemistry, methods for determining molecular weight and configuration of molecules, the structure of macromolecules, and their separations.

Recenzje

"...a useful addition to the libraries of scientists, researchers, and engineers working in this field...could also serve as an undergraduate text in a polymers or chemistry program." ( Materials and Manufacturing Processes, August 2006)

"...a modern overview of polymer physical chemistry...a valuable addition to any polymer scientist′s library, and it is hard to imagine anyone not getting a lot of useful information and inspiration from reading it." (Polymer News)

Spis treści

Preface to the Second Edition. 

Preface to the First Edition.

1. Introduction.

2. Syntheses of Macromolecular Compounds.

3. Distribution of Molecular Weight.

4. Macromolecular Thermodynamics.

5. Chain Configuration.

6. Liquid Crystals.

7. Rubber Elasticity.

8. Viscosity and Viscoelasticity.

9. Osmotic Pressure.

10. Diffusion.

11. Sedimentation.

12. Optical Rotatory Dispersion and Circular Dichroism.

13. High–Performance Liquid Chromatography and Electrophoresis.

14. Light Scattering.

15. Fourier Series.

16. Small–Angle X–Ray Scattering, Neutron Scattering, and Laser Light Scattering.

17. Electronic and Infrared Spectroscopy.

18. Protein Molecules.

19. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

20. X–Ray Crystallography.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

O autorze

SIAO F. SUN is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at St. John′s University in Jamaica, New York.

Blurb

Integrated coverage of polymers and biological macromolecules, thoroughly revised and expanded

Since the publication of the first edition of Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules, new developments in the field have greatly advanced the study of large molecules. These advancements include the technical improvement of measuring instruments as well as the involvement of new disciplines such as materials science and structural biology.

The Second Edition of Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules takes these changes into account while continuing the uniquely integrated approach to polymers and biological macromolecules taken by the original text. It explores fully the principles of macromolecular chemistry, methods for determining molecular weight and configuration of molecules, the structure of macromolecules, and their separations. New and thoroughly revised chapters cover topics including:

• Liquid crystals
• Rubber elasticity
• Fourier series
• Protein molecules
• Nuclear magnetic resonance
• X–ray crystallography

This comprehensive resource features end–of–chapter problems and references. In providing an integrated treatment of polymer chemistry and biophysical chemistry, the book reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of this subject. Advanced students and professionals in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biochemistry will all find Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules, Second Edition to be a timely, carefully structured presentation of the material.