Fundamental Polymer Science

Abstract

2nd ed. Description based upon print version of record. 5.3.2 Theories for Physical Aging Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Polymer Science -- 1.1 The Polymer Concept and the Intrinsic Anisotropic Properties of Polymers -- 1.2 The Covalent Bond -- 1.3 Secondary Bonds -- 1.4 Configuration and Conformation -- 1.5 Homopolymers and Copolymers -- 1.6 Molecular Architecture -- 1.7 Common Polymers: A Collection of Repeating Units and a Little About Thermosets -- 1.8 Molar Mass -- 1.9 Thermal Transitions and Physical Structure -- 1.10 Polymeric Materials -- 1.11 Naturally Existing Polymers -- 1.11.1 Proteins -- 1.11.2 Polysaccharides -- 1.12 Polymer History 1.13 Summary -- 1.14 Exercises -- References -- Chapter 2: Conformations in Polymers -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Microscopic View of Conformational States -- 2.3 Chains with Preferred Conformation -- 2.4 Experimental Determination of the Dimensions of Chain Molecules -- 2.5 Characteristic Dimensions of Polymer Random Coils -- 2.6 Models for Calculating the Average End-to-End Distance of an Ensemble of Statistical Chains -- 2.7 The Equivalent Chain -- 2.8 Worm-like Chains -- 2.9 Random-Flight Analysis -- 2.10 Conformations in Proteins -- 2.11 Conformations in Polysaccharides 2.12 Polyelectrolytes -- 2.13 Summary -- 2.14 Exercises -- References -- Chapter 3: Rubber Elasticity -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Thermoelastic Behaviour and Thermodynamics -- 3.3 The Statistical Mechanical Theory of Rubber Elasticity -- 3.4 Comparison of Predictions Made by Theory and Experimental Data -- 3.5 Swelling of Rubbers in Solvents -- 3.6 Deviations from Classical Statistical Theories for Finite-Sized and Entangled Networks -- 3.7 Large Deformations When the Gaussian Approximation Is Not Valid -- 3.8 A 200-Year Journey Presenting Models for Rubber Elastic Behaviour 3.9 Naturally Existing Elastomers -- 3.10 Summary -- 3.11 Exercises -- References -- Chapter 4: Polymer Solutions -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Regular Solution Model -- 4.3 The Flory-Huggins Theory -- 4.4 Concentration Regimes in Polymer Solutions -- 4.5 The Solubility Parameter -- 4.6 Equation-of-State Theories -- 4.7 Polymer Blends -- 4.7.1 Assessment of Miscibility of Polymers in Blends -- 4.7.2 Miscibility of Polymers in Blends: Phase Diagrams and Molecular Interpretation -- 4.8 Aggregation in Protein Solutions: The Egg-White Example -- 4.9 Summary -- 4.10 Exercises -- References Chapter 5: The Glassy Amorphous State -- 5.1 Introduction to Amorphous Polymers -- 5.2 The Glass Transition Temperature -- 5.2.1 Effect of Repeating Unit Structure on the Glass Transition Temperature -- 5.2.2 The Concept of Free Volume -- 5.2.3 Effect of Molecular Architecture on the Glass Transition Temperature -- 5.2.4 The Glass Transition Temperature of Blends, Copolymers and with Added Low Molar Mass Compounds (Plasticizers) -- 5.2.5 Effect of Pressure on the Glass Transition Temperature -- 5.3 Non-equilibrium Features of Glassy Polymers and Physical Aging -- 5.3.1 Phenomenology