Heterogeneous Modification of Polymers Matrix and Surface Reactions [Hardcover]

Dealing with bulk and surface modifications, this book covers heterogeneous polymer reactions. Such reactions can yield very different products from the corresponding homogeneous reactions and are of great importance in polymer materials science today. The author combines the discussion of basic principles with outline of prospective developments leading to novel products and technologies. He concentrates on specific aspects common to heterogeneous polymeric reactions.Kinetics and Mechanisms.

Modification of the Bulk of a Polymeric Matrix.

Macromolecular Modifications.

Applications of Bulk-Modified Polymers.

Surface Modifications.

Surface Modification Procedures.

Applications of Surface-Modified Polymers.

Index. This book represents a good introduction for students having completed an introductory polymer course as well as...readers taking an interest in polymer modification and processing. (Advanced Materials, Vol. 11, No. 2, January 1999)

Joseph Jagur-Grodzinski is the author of Heterogeneous Modification of Polymers: Matrix and Surface Reactions, published by Wiley.There has been growing interest in heterogeneous systems as the contribution they make to polymer science and technology increases. Under heterogeneous conditions, the preparation and modification of polymers may yield products very different in structure, properties and chemistry from those formed in solution under analogous conditions. Heterogeneous Modification of Polymers covers the basic principles relevant to such systems, outlines the prospective developments leading to novel products and technologies and discusses both surface as well as the heterogeneously conducted bulk modifications of polymeric materials. A need has arisen for a volume which makes the distinction between homogeneous systeló>