Modern Styrenic Polymers: Polystyrenes and Styrenic Copolymers (Wiley Series in Polymer Science) [Hardcover]

John Scheirs (Editor), Duane Priddy (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471497525 | ISBN-13: 978-0471497523 | Publication Date: April 14, 2003 | Edition: 1

This title addresses the latest developments in the field, covering the major advances that have occurred over the past five years in the polymerization and structure of new generation polystyrenes that are broadening its scope of application.

• It covers the advent of branched polystyrenes, syndiotactic polystyrene, high-molecular weight general purpose PS, styrenic interpolymers, and clear SBS copolymers
• Presents voluminous research previously only reported at conferences in one reference
• Unique coverage of a topic not found in the field

Editorial Reviews

Review

“...useful for practicing polymer scientists and engineers who desire a wide-ranging resource on polystyrene materials...the brad range of subjects addressed support its use as a textbook for studying the general field of polymer science and engineering through the examination of a single material.” (Journal of the American Chemical Society, Volume 126, 4741)

"...a wonderful book...this is a 'breath taking' accomplishment having great value to those involved with styrenics or having interest in styrenics..." (Polymer News)

From the Back Cover

Styrenic polymers encompass a broad range of types from commodity plastics to engineering polymers. Early polystyrenes - whilst having many favourable attributes such as outstanding clarity, high gloss, ease of processability and low cost - suffered from brittleness and poor chemical resistance. Today there exists a variety of new polymers, copolymers and blends that enable styrenic polymers to be used in ever growing and more demanding applications. Styrenic polymers now find widespread use in areas from packaging materials right through to structural components for domestic and automotive applications.

This book serves as the first comprehensive reference to systematically cover the preparation, properties and applications of this important class of polymers. Major end-use consideration of styrenic polymers such as fracture properties, flammability and photodegradation are covered in detail. This book also describes the latest advances from new polymerization technologies to novel polymer architectures. The book is truly international in its scope, with 31 contributions from leading experts in North America, South America, Europe, Japan and Australia.

With over 15 chapters written by The Dow Chemical Company and some five chapters by BASF, this book provides an authoritative and comprehensive treatment by contemporary experts from the leading companies engaged in the commercial manufacture, research and development of styrenic polymers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 792 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471497525
• ISBN-13: 978-0471497523
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,047,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)