Introduction to Polymers Robert J. Young is an English-language study book that covers the fundamental aspects of polymers. This reference work is suitable for professionals and students who want to delve into polymers and their properties.
This thoroughly updated edition provides an overview of modern polymer science, including synthesis, characterization, and properties. The book has been refreshed with current topics such as 'living' radical polymerization, conducting polymers, and hyperbranched polymers. Polymerization mechanisms are clearly explained with animations of electron movement.
The work also covers extensive topics such as diffusion, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, Raman, NMR), and phase behavior according to the Flory-Huggins theory. Multicomponent polymers, macromolecular dynamics, and breakthroughs such as liquid crystalline polymers and thermal analysis are discussed. The final section focuses on polymer composites, including nanocomposites, and their electrical properties.
This introduction to polymers provides a solid and balanced foundation for education and research in polymers and electrical properties, making it a valuable source in the field.