Inventing Polymer Science

Author : Yasu Furukawa
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 1512801992
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inventing Polymer Science written by Yasu Furukawa and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of polymer science to life in the twentieth century. Developments in polymer chemistry and engineering have led not only to the creation of a variety of substances such as synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, and plastic but also to discoveries about proteins, DNA, and other biological compounds that have revolutionized western medicine. For these reasons, the history of the discipline tells an important story about how both our material and intellectual worlds have come to be as they are. Yasu Furukawa explores that history by tracing the emergence of macromolecular chemistry, the true beginning of modern polymer science. It is a lively book, given human interest through its focus on the work of two of the central figures in the development of macromolecular chemistry, Hermann Staudinger and Wallace Carothers. In Inventing Polymer Science, Furukawa examines the origins and development of the scientific work of Staudinger and Carothers, illuminates their different styles in research and professional activities, and contrasts the peculiar institutional and social milieux in which they pursued their goals.

Author : F.B. Seymour
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400924070
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers in Polymer Science written by F.B. Seymour and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of a lack of appreciation for his efforts in developing modern polymer science, the contributions of Hermann Staudinger were disregarded for decades. There have also been delays in recognizing the contributions of other pioneers in polymer science. Hence, it is gratifying to note that Professor Seymour chaired an American Chemical Society Symposium focusing on the contributions of these pioneers and that Kluwer Academic Publishers has published the proceedings of this important symposium. H.Mark v DEDICATION This book on Pioneers in Polymer Science is dedicated to Nobel Laureate Polymer Scientists Hermann Staudinger, Emil Fischer, Herman Mark, Paul J. Flory, Linus Pauling, Carl S. Marvel, M. Polanyi, Giulio Natta, Karl Ziegler, and Bruce Merrifield as well as to those pioneers such as J.C. Patrick, Robert Thomas, William Sparks, Maurice Huggins, Qtto Bayer, Leo Baekeland, Anselm Payer, Roger Boyer, Waldo Semon, Robert Banks, J.P. Hogan, and other pioneers who, to a large degree, were responsible for the development of the world's second largest industry. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The editor appreciates the contribution of co-authors Herman Mark, C.H. Fisher, and G. Alan Stahl who co chaired the Symposium on Pioneers in Polymer Science at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society at Seattle, WA in 1984 and who contributed a chapter in this book. The editor is particularly grateful to Mischa Thomas who typed this manuscript.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309049989
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polymer Science and Engineering written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymers are used in everything from nylon stockings to commercial aircraft to artificial heart valves, and they have a key role in addressing international competitiveness and other national issues. Polymer Science and Engineering explores the universe of polymers, describing their properties and wide-ranging potential, and presents the state of the science, with a hard look at downward trends in research support. Leading experts offer findings, recommendations, and research directions. Lively vignettes provide snapshots of polymers in everyday applications. The volume includes an overview of the use of polymers in such fields as medicine and biotechnology, information and communication, housing and construction, energy and transportation, national defense, and environmental protection. The committee looks at the various classes of polymersâ€"plastics, fibers, composites, and other materials, as well as polymers used as membranes and coatingsâ€"and how their composition and specific methods of processing result in unparalleled usefulness. The reader can also learn the science behind the technology, including efforts to model polymer synthesis after nature's methods, and breakthroughs in characterizing polymer properties needed for twenty-first-century applications. This informative volume will be important to chemists, engineers, materials scientists, researchers, industrialists, and policymakers interested in the role of polymers, as well as to science and engineering educators and students.

Author : Eric Elliott
Publisher : Chemical Heritage Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9780941901048
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polymers and People written by Eric Elliott and published by Chemical Heritage Foundation. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion book to the CHF travelling exhibit by the same name. It examines the people who developed plastics, rubbers, and resins; how these polymers are made; and their increasing role in our future.

Author : Paul C. Painter
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1932078754
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Polymer Science and Engineering written by Paul C. Painter and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written by two of the best-known scientists in the field, Paul C. Painter and Michael M. Coleman, this unique text helps students, as well as professionals in industry, understand the science, and appreciate the history, of polymers. Composed in a witty and accessible style, the book presents a comprehensive account of polymer chemistry and related engineering concepts, highly illustrated with worked problems and hundreds of clearly explained formulas. In contrast to other books, 'Essentials' adds historical information about polymer science and scientists and shows how laboratory discoveries led to the development of modern plastics."--DEStech Publications web-site.

Author : Omari V. Mukbaniani
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000210715
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Materials, Polymers, and Composites written by Omari V. Mukbaniani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews several domains of polymer science, especially new trends in polymerization synthesis, physical-chemical properties, and inorganic systems. Composites and nanocomposites are also covered in this book, emphasizing nanotechnologies and their impact on the enhancement of physical and mechanical properties of these new materials. Kinetics and simulation are discussed and also considered as promising techniques for achieving chemistry and predicting physical property goals. This book presents a selection of interdisciplinary papers on the state of knowledge of each topic under consideration through a combination of overviews and original unpublished research.

Author : Peter J. Morris
Publisher : Chemical Heritage Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9780941901031
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polymer Pioneers written by Peter J. Morris and published by Chemical Heritage Foundation. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanied by an introductory overview of the history of polymer science, this book contains biographical sketches of 12 pioneers, from Marcellin Berthollet and John Wesley Hyatt to Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta. It also includes time charts before each chapter that summarise significant events.

Author : Committee on Polymer Science and Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 9780309076777
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polymer Science and Engineering written by Committee on Polymer Science and Engineering and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-01-15 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymers are used in everything from nylon stockings to commercial aircraft to artificial heart valves, and they have a key role in addressing international competitiveness and other national issues. Polymer Science and Engineering explores the universe of polymers, describing their properties and wide-ranging potential, and presents the state of the science, with a hard look at downward trends in research support. Leading experts offer findings, recommendations, and research directions. Lively vignettes provide snapshots of polymers in everyday applications. The volume includes an overview of the use of polymers in such fields as medicine and biotechnology, information and communication, housing and construction, energy and transportation, national defense, and environmental protection. The committee looks at the various classes of polymers--plastics, fibers, composites, and other materials, as well as polymers used as membranes and coatings--and how their composition and specific methods of processing result in unparalleled usefulness. The reader can also learn the science behind the technology, including efforts to model polymer synthesis after nature's methods, and breakthroughs in characterizing polymer properties needed for twenty-first-century applications. This informative volume will be important to chemists, engineers, materials scientists, researchers, industrialists, and policymakers interested in the role of polymers, as well as to science and engineering educators and students.

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Publisher : Steinkopff
ISBN 13 : 9783662157169
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frontiers in Polymer Science written by and published by Steinkopff. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joel R. Fried
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polymer Science and Technology written by Joel R. Fried and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: