Principles of Coordination Polymerisation
1. Edition October 2001
XXII, 522 Pages, Hardcover
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
Polymerization in which a catalyst is assigned to the monomer at each stage, is defined as coordination polymerisation. The discovery of this process led the way for many new developments in macromolecular chemistry and revolutionised the polymer industry. In recent years this technique has become widely used and in fact now, more than half of all polymers are produced in this way. As it is a relatively new technique it is inadequately covered by current literature. This book represents a landmark in the literature as it provides a complete discussion of this important technique in a single source.
The first all-inclusive text covering coordination polymerisation, including important classes of non-hydrocarbon monomers. Charting the achievements and progress in the field, in terms of both basic and industrial research, this book offers a unified and complete overview of coordination polymerisation.
* Provides detailed description of the historical development of the subject
* Presents a unified view of catalysis, mechanisms, structures and utility
* Encourages learning through a step-by-step progression from basic to in-depth text
* Features end-of-chapter exercises to reinforce understanding
* Offers a full bibliography and comprehensive literature review
Requisite reading for research students studying introductory and advanced courses in; polymer science, catalysis and polymerisation catalysis, and valuable reference for researchers and technicians in industry.
Preface.
List of Symbols and Abbreviations.
Introduction.
General Features of Coordination Polymerisation.
Coordination Polymerisation of Olefins.
Coordination Polymerisation of Vinylaromatic Monomers.
Coordination Polymerisation of Conjugated Dienes.
Coordination Polymerisation of Cycloolefins.
Coordination Polymerisation of Alkynes.
Coordination Polycondensation.
Coordination Polymerisation of Non-hydrocarbon (Heterocyclic and Heterounsaturated) Monomers.
Index.