Structures and Properties of Rubberlike Networks

by James E. Mark, Burak Erman

Overview

Rubber elasticity is an important sub-field of polymer science. This book is in many ways a sequel to the authors' previous, more introductory book, Rubberlike Elasticity: A Molecular Primer (Wiley-Interscience, 1988).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195082371
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	07/28/1997
Series:	Topics in Polymer Science Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.31(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.89(d)

About the Author

Bogazici University

University of Cincinnati

Table of Contents

1. Overview and Some Fundamental Information
2. Classical Theories of Rubber Elasticity
3. Intermolecular Effects I: The Constrained-Junction Model
4. Intermolecular Effects II: Constraints Along Network Chains
5. Relationships Between Stress and Strain
6. Swelling of Networks
7. Critical Phenomena and Phase Transitions in Gels
8. Calculations and Simulations
9. Thermoelasticity
10. Model Elastomers
11. Segmental Orientation
12. Networks with Semiflexible Chains and Networks Exhibiting Strain-Induced Crystallization
13. Networks Having Multimodal Chain-Length Distributions
14. Small-Angle Neutron Scattering
15. Bioelastomers
16. Multi-phase Systems
Appendices

Editorial Reviews

"Graduate students in physical chemistry and polymer science working on rubbers and elasticity will greatly benefit. Industrial research chemists interested in physical chemistry of polymers will find this volume useful."—Polymer News

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