Polymer Materials (PDF)

Advanced reviews for Polymer Materials

"Molecular modeling of polymers ... is a subject that cannot be
found in any other [book] in any appreciable detail. ... [T]he
detailed chapters on specific polymer systems is a great idea."

-- Gregory Odegard, Michigan Technological University

"The polymer community needs a text book which can connect the
macroscopic mechanics with mesoscopic and molecular aspects of
polymer."

-- Liangbin Li, University of Science and Technology of
China

This book takes a unique, multi-scale approach to the mechanical
properties of polymers, covering both the macroscopic and molecular
levels unlike any other book on the market. Based on the
authors' extensive research and writing in the field, Polymer
Materials emphasizes the relationships between the chemical
structure and the mechanical behavior of polymer materials,
providing authoritative guidelines for assessing polymer
performance under different conditions and the design of new
materials.

Key features of this book include:

* Experimental results on selected examples precede and reinforce
the development of theoretical features

* In-depth discussions of a limited number of polymer systems
instead of a brief overview of many

* Self-contained chapters with a summary of their key points

* Comprehensive problems and a solutions manual for the different
parts of the book

* Coverage of the basics with an emphasis on polymer
dynamics

An indispensable resource for polymer scientists and students
alike, Polymer Materials is also highly useful for material
scientists, engineers, chemists, and physicists in industry and
academia.