Polymer Grafting and Crosslinking

Rapid advances in technology require materials with improved property profiles. Polymer modification using grafting and crosslinking are key ways to achieve this in an economical way and without the need for developing new materials. Often widely disparate and in a number of references, practical information on polymer grafting and crosslinking is now available in one volume. Researchers seeking information that bridges the knowledge gap between the scientific principles and industrial applications of polymer crosslinking and grafting will find coverage on the basic science, the methodologies, and a focus on the specific techniques used in a variety of industrial applications such as automotive, laminates, paints, adhesives, and cable. Coverage also includes potential biomedical applications. Descriptions of analytical tools that can be used to evaluate the results are also included.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–5): Amit Bhattacharya and Paramita Ray
Chapter 2 Basic Features and Techniques (pages 7–64): Amit Bhattacharya and Paramita Ray
Chapter 3 Mechanism and Kinetics (pages 65–91): Christopher M. Fellows
Chapter 4 Analytical Evidence (pages 93–124): Amit Bhattacharya and Paramita Ray
Chapter 5 Broader Spectrum: Examples (pages 125–143): Inderjeet Kaur and Paramita Ray
Chapter 6 In the Biomedical Arena (pages 145–175): Gauri P. Misra, Eun Seok Gil and Tao Lu Lowe
Chapter 7 In Textiles (pages 177–201): Mahammad Safikur Rahman
Chapter 8 In Automobiles (pages 203–210): James W. Rawlins and Jeremy Swanson
Chapter 9 In Cable Technology (pages 211–231): Achintya Sen
Chapter 10 In Separation and Purification (pages 233–272): Mohamed Nasef
Chapter 11 In Coatings, Adhesives, and Laminates (pages 273–318): James W. Rawlins and Sharathkumar K. Mendon
Chapter 12 In Commodity Plastics (pages 319–326): James W. Rawlins and James Whittermore