UID:
edocfu_9959327340002883
Format:
1 online resource (xvi, 483 pages) :
,
illustrations
Edition:
2nd ed. / Charles E. Carraher, Jr.
ISBN:
0471457213
,
9780471457213
,
0471457191
,
9780471457190
,
9780471273998
,
0471273996
Content:
Giant molecules refers mainly to polymers, which are large molecules that exhibit specific physical and biological properties related to their shape, size, orientation, and environment. Giant Molecules, Second Edition will appeal to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in polymers, as well as to college chemistry and materials science students who study polymers.
Note:
Revised edition of: Giant molecules / Raymond B. Seymour, Charles E. Carraher. c1990.
,
The Building Blocks of Our World -- Small Organic Molecules -- Introduction to the Science of Giant Molecules -- Relationships Between the Properties and Structure of Giant Molecules -- Physical and Chemical Testing of Polymers -- Thermoplastics -- Engineering Plastics -- Thermosets -- Fibers -- Rubbers (Elastomers) -- Paints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives -- Composites -- Natures Giant Molecules: The Plant Kingdom -- Natures Giant Molecules: The Animal Kingdom -- Derivatives of Natural Polymers -- Inorganic Polymers -- Specialty Polymers -- Additives and Starting Materials -- The Future of Giant Molecules -- Appendix 1. Studying Giant Molecules -- Appendix 2. Electronic Web Sites.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Carraher, Charles E. Giant molecules. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2003 ISBN 0471273996
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/0471457191
