Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, 4e with Principles Polymerization 4e Set

Sperling's Introduction to Physical Polymer Science: This classic textbook provides a thorough introduction to the area of physical polymer science, emphasizing interrelationships between molecular structure and the morphology and mechanical behavior of polymers. New to the fourth edition are sections on: controlled drug delivery with biopharmaceutical polymers, nanotechnology-based materials, the 3D structure and function of biopolymers (as well as the use of optical tweezers), friction and wear in polymers, kinetics of crystallization, mechanical behavior of biomedical polymers, glass transition behavior of thin films, light-emitting polymers and electroactive materials, fire retardancy, interfaces of polymeric biomaterials with living organisms, polymer self-assembly, and much more. Odian's Principles of Polymerization: The new edition of this classic textbook describes the physical and organic chemistry of the reactions that produce polymers. Three primary features distinguish this book from the competition: 1) each topic is prefaced with a thorough discussion at the elementary level, assuming at most only a limited background in physical and organic chemistry. 2) the presentation and writing are geared for the student. 3) each topic is subsequently considered at an advanced level, allowing both the novice and more accomplished student to achieve an advanced understanding of polymer synthesis.

Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, 4th Edition Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to the First Edition Symbols and Definitions Chapter 1: Introduction to Polymer Science Chapter 2: Chain Structure and Configuration Chapter 3: Dilute Solution Thermodynamics, Molecular Weights, and Sizes Chapter 4: Concentrated Solutions, Phase Separation Behavior, and Diffusion Chapter 5: The Amorphous State Chapter 6: The Crystalline State Chapter 7: Polymers in the Liquid Crystalline State Chapter 8: Glass–Rubber Transition Behavior Chapter 9: Cross-Linked Polymers and Rubber Elasticity Chapter 10: Polymer Viscoelasticity and Rheology Chapter 11: Mechanical Behavior of Polymers Chapter 12: Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces Chapter 13: Multicomponent Polymeric Materials Chapter 14: Modern Polymer Topics References General Reading Study Problems Index Principles of Polymerization, 4th Edition Preface xxiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Step Polymerization 39 3 Radical Chain Polymerization 198 4 Emulsion Polymerization 350 5 Ionic Chain Polymerization 372 6 Chain Copolymerization 464 7 Ring-Opening Polymerization 544 8 Stereochemistry of Polymerization 619 9 Reactions of Polymers 729 References 777 Index 789