1. Edition - May 2009
659.- Euro
2009. 2788 Pages, 4 Volumes, Hardcover
1095 Fig., , 580 Tab. 
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN-10: 3-527-31171-8
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-31171-2 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim









Detailed description
"Macromolecules" provides a broad survey of the entire subject; integrated representations of chemistry, physics, and technology; precise descriptions and definitions of basic phenomena; and balanced treatments of facts and theory. The book series thus intends to bridge the gap between introductory textbooks and the highly specialized texts and monographs that cover only part of polymer science and technology.
Volume I is concerned with the fundamentals of chemical structure and principles of synthesis of macromolecules: constitution, configuration, conformation, polymerization equilibria, polymerization mechanisms (ionic, coordination, free-radical, step reactions, including solid-state and biochemical polymerizations), polymer reactions, and strategies for defined polymer architectures.
Volume II discusses individual polymers and their industrial syntheses, Volume III the fundamentals of physical structures and properties, and Volume IV the processing and application of polymers as plastics, fibers, elastomers, thickeners, etc.

The world of macromolecules in a nutshell.


From the contents
VOLUME 1: CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND SYNTHESIS
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Introduction
Constitution
Characterization
Configuration
Conformation
SYNTHESES
Polymerization Fundamentals
Polymerization Equilibria
Ionic Polymerizations
Coordination Polymerizations
Free-Radical Polymerizations
Radiation-Activated Polymerizations
Copolymerizations
Polycondensations and Polyadditions
Biological Polymerizations
Reactions of Macromolecules
Designing of Macromolecules

VOLUME 2: INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS AND SYNTHESES
Structure and Properties of Polymers
Raw Materials for Polymers
Technical Syntheses
Carbon Chains
Carbon-Oxygen Chains
Polysaccharides
Carbon- Sulfur Chains
Carbon-Nitrogen Chains
Peptides and Proteins
Inorganic Polymers

VOLUME 3: PHYSICAL STRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES
SINGLE MACROMOLECULES
Chemical Structure
Microconformations
Macroconformations
Scattering Methods
SOLID POLYMERS
Disordered Condensed Systems
Crystalline States
Mesophases
Polymers in and at Interfaces
POLYMER SOLUTIONS
Thermodynamics of Solutions
Transport in Solutions
Viscosity of Diluted Solutions
POLYMER MELTS
Thermal Properties
Transport in Polymers
Viscosity of Melts
SOLID STATE PROPERTIES
Elasticity
Viscoelasticity
Fracture of Polymers

VOLUME 4: APPLICATIONS OF POLYMERS
FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction
Polymer Structure
Adjuvants
Processing
Testing
MAJOR APPLICATIONS
Fibers and Fabrics
Rubbers and Elastomers
Plastics
Filled and Reinforced Plastics
Polymer Mixtures
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Packaging Materials
Polymers in the Electrical and Electronic Industry
Polymers in Optics and Optoelectronics
Solutions and Gels
Coatings and Adhesives