Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules: Macro to Nanoscales

ISBN-13: 9781774633182 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 656 str.

Chin Han Chan; Chin Hua Chia; Sabu Thomas

Opis

A comprehensive resource, this book summarizes recent technical research accomplishments in the area of thermodynamics, characterizations, and applications of polymer blends. It begins with an overview of thermodynamic behaviors of non-equilibrium polymers, then covers properties of polymer blends, including surface tension, transition, crystall

Spis treści

Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules. Introduction. Molecular Mass of Macromolecules and Its Distribution. Macromolecules in Solution. Characterization of Polymers by Flowing. Transitions in Polymers. Crystallization and Melting of Polymers. Polymers in Non-Equilibrium. Liquid-Crystalline Order in Polymers. Surface Tension of Polymer Blends and Random Copolymers. Macromolecules in Condensed State. Molecular Characterization of Synthetic Polymers by Means of Liquid Chromotography. Impedance Spectroscopy: Basic Concepts and Application for Electrical Evaluation of Polymer Electrolytes. Advanced Polymeric Materials: Macro to Nanoscales. Preparation of Chitin-Based Nano-Fibrous and Composite Materials Using Ionic Liquids. Fire-Resist Bio-Based Polyurethane for Structural Foam Application. Graft Copolymers of Guar Gum vs Alginate: Drug Delivery Applications and Implications. Thermal Properties of Poly(hydroxyalkanoates). Replacing Petroleum-Based Tackifier in Tire Compounds with Environmental Friendly Palm Oil-Based Resins. Miscibility, Thermal Properties and Ion Conductivity of Poly)ethylene Oxide) and Polyacrylate. Poly(trimethylene Terephthalate: The New Generation of Engineering Thermoplastic Polyester. Index.

O autorze

Chin Han Chan, PhD, is a registered chemist with research interests in physical properties of polymer blends as well as Associate Professor at the Universite Teknologi MARA (MARA University of Technology) in Malaysia. She is a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry and has been appointed Chair of the Polymer Committee of the Institute of Materials, Malaysia. She has published more than 40 papers in international and national refereed journals, more than 60 publications in conference proceedings, and more than 15 invited lectures for international conferences.

Chin Hua Chia, PhD, is a senior lecturer at the School of Applied Physics with the faculty of Science and Technology at Universiti Kebangassan in Selangor, Malaysia. A recipient of the Young Scientist Award from the National University of Malaysia in 2012, he is a member of several professional organizations and has published several book chapters and articles in professional journals as well as has presented a professional meetings.

Dr. Sabu Thomas is the Director of the School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He is also a full professor of polymer science and engineering and the Director of the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of the same university. He is a fellow of many professional bodies. Professor Thomas has authored or co-authored many papers in international peer-reviewed journals in the area of polymer processing. He has organized several international conferences and has more than 420 publications, 11 books and two patents to his credit. He has been involved in a number of books both as author and editor. He is a reviewer to many international journals and has received many awards for his excellent work in polymer processing. His h Index is 42. Professor Thomas is listed as the 5th position in the list of Most Productive Researchers in India, in 2008.