New developments in polymers research / Evan O. Bradley and Michelle I. Lane, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bradley, Evan O.

Lane, Michelle I.

Series:

Polymer science and technology series (Nova Science Publishers)

Polymer science and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers--Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new book presents and discusses current research in the study of polymer research. Topics discussed include a raman study of the pressure and temperature induced transformations in crystalline polymers of C60; eco-friendly (co)polyesters containing 1,4-cyclohexylene units and thermo-and pH-sensitivity of poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) in water media.

Contents:

Intro

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN POLYMERS RESEARCH

CONTENTS

PREFACE

RAMAN STUDY OF THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE INDUCED TRANSFORMATIONS IN CRYSTALLINE POLYMERS OF C60

ABSTRACT

1. INTRODUCTION

2. RESEARCH METHOD AND EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUE

3. RAMAN SPECTRA OF THE 2D-T POLYMER AND PRESSURE INDUCED PHASE TRANSITIONS

4. RAMAN SPECTRA OF THE 2D-R POLYMER AND PRESSURE INDUCED PHASE TRANSITIONS

5. PHOTO- AND PRESSURE-INDUCED TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE LINEAR ORTHORHOMBIC POLYMER OF C60

5.1. Photo-Induced Transformation

5.2. Pressure-Induced Transformations

6. PHOTOLUMINESCENCE OF THE C60 POLYMERS AT HIGH PRESSURE

7. THERMAL STABILITY AND DECOMPOSITION KINETICS OF THE 2D-R POLYMER OF C60

CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

REFERENCES

BIO-BASED (CO)POLYESTERS CONTAINING 1,4-CYCLOHEXYLENE UNITS: CORRELATIONS BETWEEN STEREOCHEMISTRY AND PHASE BEHAVIOR

2. EXPERIMENTAL PART

2.1. Materials

2.2. Sample Preparation

2.2.1. Synthesis of Poly(Butylene 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylate) (PBCHD)

2.2.2. Synthesis of (4-6)-Co-PBCHD90-50/50 Copolyester

2.3. Characterization

3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

3.1. Preparation and characterization of homopolymers

3.1.1 Synthesis

3.1.2. Effect of the Molecular Structure on Thermal Properties

3.1.3. Analysis of the Phase Behaviour for PBCHD and PCCD Homopolymers

3.1.4. Relationship between Molecular Structure and Phase Behavior

3.1.4.1. PBCHD

3.1.4.2. PCCD

3.2. Preparation and Characterization of Copolymers

3.2.1. Molecular Characterization

3.2.2. Analysis of the Phase Behaviour of Copolymers

THERMO- AND PH-SENSITIVITY OF POLY (N-VINYLPYRROLIDONE) IN WATER MEDIA

INTRODUCTION

THERMOSENSITIVITY OF PVP SOLUTIONS, CONTAINING SALTS.

PHASE SEPARATION OF PVP SOLUTIONS IN THE PRESENCE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CAPABLE TO FORM COMPLEXES WITH THE POLYMER

PHASE SEPARATION IN WATER SOLUTIONS OF PVP COPOLYMERS AND DERIVATIVES

STIMULI-RESPONSIVE HYDROGELS ON THE BASE OF PVP COPOLYMERS

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61942-916-0

OCLC:

831625431