Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials Book

The Second Edition of Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials, edited by Edith A. Turi, continues the tradition of the widely acclaimed original work, providing a comprehensive and fully current reviewof the literature and techniques of thermal analysis of polymers. The two-volume set provides an in-depth overview of thermal analysis by focusing on instrumentation and a wide array of applications in research, development, production, quality control and technical service. Readers will benefit greatly from the well-coordinated and clearly written chapters, which are replete with practical examples. Chapters are written by world-renowned authors and include important, previously unpublished experimentaldata. Fully revised and updated, this Second Edition has grown from 960 to approximately 2500 pages, reflecting the explosive development of the field during the past fifteen years. This comprehensive two-volume set is an invaluable reference source for chemists, engineers, physicists, and other professionals involved in research, development, production, applications, characterization, and evaluation of polymers. Key Features* Revised and updated throughout* Includes two important new chapters on the characterization of composites and films* Highlights the characteristics of commercial instruments and their applicability to particular needs* Helps readers to eliminate costly trial-and-error experiments by judicious use of the examples described* Provides extensive references to the primary literature* Features thermal curves, diagrams, and other illustrations, allowing readers to evaluate their own dataRead More