Sebastian Koltzenburg Livres

This comprehensive textbook covers the synthesis, characterization, and engineering applications of polymers, serving as an ideal resource for graduate and advanced Master's students in polymer science. It introduces fundamental concepts of macromolecular chemistry, building on organic chemistry and thermodynamics to provide a clear and accessible understanding of this vibrant field at the intersection of chemistry, physics, engineering, and life sciences. The authors, drawing from diverse academic and industrial backgrounds, present a fresh perspective, starting with an introduction to basic terms, sizes, and shapes of polymers and macromolecules. Subsequent chapters explore polymers in solution, molar mass determination, and the solid-state behavior of both crystalline and amorphous polymers, emphasizing their engineering applications. The text also details key polymerization methods and techniques, while addressing often-overlooked topics like technical polymers, functional polymers, elastomers, liquid crystalline polymers, and environmental considerations. An overview of current trends fosters interest in ongoing and future developments in the field. This English translation of a successful German textbook received the 2015 literature prize from the Chemical Industry in Germany for its innovative approach and comprehensive coverage of polymer science.

Das vorliegende Lehrbuch beschäftigt sich mit der Synthese, der Charakterisierung und den technischen Anwendungen von Polymeren. Ziel ist es, eine breite und ausgeglichene Kenntnis der Grundbegriffe der makromolekularen Chemie und der Physikochemie dieser Verbindungsklasse zu vermitteln. Aufbauend auf den Grundkenntnissen der organischen Chemie und der Thermodynamik, vermittelt das Buch ein leicht verständliches und dennoch tief gehendes Bild dieser sehr dynamischen und immer wichtiger werdenden Wissenschaft in der Schnittmenge der Chemie, der Physik, den Ingenieurwissenschaften und dem Life-Science-Sektor.