Table of Contents

Solubility Parameters: An Introduction. Theory: The Prigogine Corresponding States Theory, the χ12 Interaction Parameter, and the Hansen Solubility Parameters. Statistical Thermodynamic Calculations of the Hydrogen Bonding, Dipolar, and Dispersion Solubility Parameters. Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) in Thermodynamic Models for Polymer Solutions. Methods of Characterization: Polymers. Methods of Characterization: Surfaces. Methods of Characterization for Pigments, Fillers, and Fibers. Applications: Coatings and Other Filled Polymer Systems. Hansen Solubility Parameters of Asphalt, Bitumen, and Crude Oils. Determination of Hansen Solubility Parameter Values for Carbon Dioxide. Use of Hansen Solubility Parameters to identify Cleaning Applications for “Designer” Solvents. Applications: Chemical Resistance. Applications: Barrier Polymers. Applications: Environmental Stress Cracking in Polymers. Hansen Solubility Parameters: Biological Materials. Absorption and Diffusion in Polymers. Applications: Safety and Environment. The Future. Appendices. Index.

Reviews

“Hansen (retired from the FORCE Institute in Broenby Denmark) describes the techniques he developed that allow correlations and systemic comparisons in the science of polymer solvents. Most commonly used in the coatings industry for the selection of solvents, the techniques assess polymer solubility, swelling, permeation, surface wetting, and the solubility of organic salts. The approach not only quantitatively describes hydrogen bonding and polar bonding in many types of systems, but in fact agrees with and extends the very general Prigogine theory. The second edition adds two chapters on environmental stress cracking and absorption/diffusion in polymers.”
— SciTech Book News, December 2007