1st Edition

Foundations of High Performance Polymers Properties, Performance and Applications

Edited By Abbas Hamrang, Bob A. Howell Copyright 2013
416 Pages 157 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

416 Pages 157 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

416 Pages
by Apple Academic Press

This book presents some fascinating phenomena associated with the remarkable features of high performance polymers and also provides an update on applications of modern polymers. It offers new research on structure–property relationships, synthesis and purification, and potential applications of high performance polymers. The collection of topics in this book reflects the diversity of recent... Read more

Part 1

Commercially Produced and Modified Starches

On Production and Application of Polymer Nanocomposites

Computation Modeling of Nanocomposites Action on the Different Media

On Application of Genetic Engineering

Part 2

Fundamentals and Basic concepts

Dos and Don’ts of Production Process in Laboratory

Green Nanofibers

Index

Biography

Abbas Hamrang, PhD, is currently a senior polymer consultant and an associate editor and member of the academic board of international journals. He was previously an international Senior Lecturer-Professor of polymer science and technology, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (R & D), R & D Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Consultant, Science & Technology Advisor (all at international level) in both the academic and industrial sectors. His specialist area is in polymer degradation and stabilization.



Bob A. Howell, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Applications in Polymer Science at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He received his PhD in physical organic chemistry from Ohio University in 1971. His research interests include flame retardants for polymeric materials, new polymeric fuel-cell membranes, polymerization techniques, thermal methods of analysis, polymer-supported organoplatinum antitumor agents, barrier plastic packaging, bioplastics, and polymers from renewable sources. A particular current research interest is the development of nontoxic, environmentally friendly flame retardants based on renewable biosources.