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Polymer Physics

A Molecular Approach

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  • © 2013

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Authors:
  1. Wenbing Hu

    1. Tang Zhong Ying Building C610, Polymer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, People's Republic

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  • Provides a concise introduction balanced view of basic issues in polymer physics
  • The content has been refined over years of teaching experience
  • Represents the cutting-edge knowledge in the field

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Wenbing Hu
    Pages 1-9

  3. Chain Structure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. Structure–Property Relationships

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 13-32

    3. Conformation Statistics and Entropic Elasticity

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 33-41

    4. Scaling Analysis of Real-Chain Conformations

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 43-74

  4. Chain Motion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 75-75
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    2. Scaling Analysis of Polymer Dynamics

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 77-91

    3. Polymer Deformation

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 93-125

    4. Polymer Flow

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 127-144

  5. Chain Assembly

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-145
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    2. Statistical Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 147-166

    3. Polymer Phase Separation

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 167-185

    4. Polymer Crystallization

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 187-221

    5. Interplay Between Phase Separation and Polymer Crystallization

      • Wenbing Hu
      Pages 223-239

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 241-245
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About this book

A molecular view on the fundamental issues in polymer physics is provided with an aim at students in chemistry, chemical engineering, condensed matter physics and material science courses. An updated translation by the author, a renowned Chinese chemist, it has been proven to be an effective source of learning for many years. Up-to-date developments are reflected throughout the work in this concise presentation of the topic. The author aims at presenting the subject in an efficient manner, which makes this particularly suitable for teaching polymer physics in settings where time is limited, without having to sacrifice the extensive scope that this topic demands.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Tang Zhong Ying Building C610, Polymer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, People's Republic

    Wenbing Hu

About the author

Dept. of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing Univ., Nanjing, P.R. China 5. PRESENT APPOINTMENT: PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, NANJING UNIVERSITY, CHINA 6. CAREER TO DATE: •PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, NANJING UNIVERSITY, CHINA (2004,02-PRESENT) •VISITING PROFESSOR AT HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN (2007,01-2007,03) •POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW AT FOM INSTITUTE FOR ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS, THE NETHERLANDS (2001,04-2004,02) •POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW AT DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY, THE UNITED STATES (2000,04-2001,04) •LECTURER AT FUDAN UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE (1995,01-2000,04) •POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW AT PHYSIKALISCHES INSTITUT, ALBERT-LUDWIGS-UNIVERSITAET FREIBURG, GERMANY (1998,07-1999,07) •PHD FROM DEPARTMENT OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE, FUDAN UNIVERSITY, CHINA (1995,01)

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