Promotional Information

1. Updated and expanded fourth edition of a well established, popular and highly readable introductory textbook on polymer science 2. Written primarily from an applications point of view, emphasising practical applications and providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of polymer science 3. Essential reading for university students, teachers and scientists who wish to acquire an up-to-the-minute overview of polymer science and its many specialised topics

Table of Contents

PolymerChemistry; Polymerisation Reactions; Polymer Structure; Crosslinking; PolymerSolutions; Methods of Determining Relative MolarMass; Mechanical Properties of Polymers; PolymerDegradation; Dendrimers; Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry; Polymers and the Environment;

About the Author

John Nicholson, CChem, CSci, EurChem, FRSC, is a Professor of Biomaterials Chemistry at the University of Greenwich, UK. He completed a BSc in Applied Chemistry at Kingston University, a PhD and then a SERC Post-doctoral Fellow at London South Bank University and a DSc at the University of Greenwich. He has worked as Head of Materials research at the Laboratory of the Government Chemist and Head of Biomaterials, King's College Dental Institute, London. He has published 170 original papers, 4 patents and 4 books.

Reviews

"There have been countless books on polymer science and chemistry, some more successful than others, with one of the best known being Brydsons’ Plastics Materials. This book is in the same league, deserving equal reverence but covers the subject more succinctly, making it an excellent first purchase on the topic." "The text is very well written, dealing with a very scientific subject in a clear, easy to read manner." "This is an excellent introduction and overview of the subject. It will be a useful core text for students studying polymers as part of a materials or chemistry degree and will help designers understand the properties of polymers. I would strongly recommend it as a first purchase in this subject area."


Materials World Magazine, 30 Oct 2012