Richard A Pethrick 
Polymer Structure Characterization [PDF ebook] 
From Nano To Macro Organization

Low molar mass organic materials and polymers exhibit a range of physical properties that are dependent on their ability to undergo self organisation. The degree and extent of the molecular organisation depends on a complex interplay of inter and intra molecular interactions. Polymer Structure Characterization: From Nano to Macro Organization discusses in a systematic fashion the way in which molecular interactions influence observed morphologies. Topics include: organic crystals, liquid crystals, plastic crystals, polymer morphology, polymer crystallization, amorphous glassy materials, polymer surfaces, polymer phase separation and structure, and a brief introduction to organisation in naturally occurring materials. This textbook is primarily aimed at polymer and material scientists but would also be of interest to chemists and physicists studying the properties of organic materials. It provides complimentary material for a range of courses in materials science, molecular chemistry and chemical physics.

Table of Content

Chapter 1: Concept of Structure Property Relationships in Molecular Solids and Polymers; Chapter 2: Crystal Growth in Small Molecular Systems; Chapter 3: Liquid Crystalline State of Matter; Chapter 4: Plastic Crystals; Chapter 5: Morphology of Crystalline Polymers and methods for their investigation; Chapter 6: Polymer Crystal Growth; Chapter 7: Glasses and Amorphous Material; Chapter 8: Polymer Blends and Phase Separation; Chapter 9:Molecular Surfaces; Chapter 10: Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces; Chapter 11: Colloids and Molecular Organization; Chapter 12: Molecular Organisation and Higher Order Structures