Using fractal analysis, irreversible aggregation models, synergetics, and percolation theory, this book describes the main reactions of high-molecular substances. It is the first to give the structural and physical grounds of polymers synthesis and curing based on fractal analysis. It provides a single equation for describing the relationship betwe

The contents included in this book are: Preface; Spin Probes for the Study of Intact and Cancer Cell Membranes; Sulphur as a Stabiliser of Polyvinylchloride; Universality of Free Energies Linearity Principle in Solution Chemistry; The KBr Action on the rate of H2O2 Decomposition in Alkaline Medium; Fireproof Materials containing Nanostructures: Principles of Formation; Fireproof Intumescent Coating Foamcoke Structure Regulation by Carbon Metal-containing Nanostructures; Upholstery Fire Barriers based on Natural Fibres; Structural Criterion on Change of a Kinetic Curves Type in the Process of a Thermooxidative Degradation; and Alternative View at the Universe. It also includes: Effect of the Cationic Polyelectrolyte Molecular Mass on the Flocculation Kinetics and the Efficiency of Polymer Precipitation from Latexes; Co-polymers with Cyclic Fragments in Dimethylsiloxane Backbone(O; Fractal Physics of the Polycondensation Processes; The Problem of Structural-Physical Organisation of Polymeric Non-Crystalline Phase; and Physical and Semi-Empirical Methods of Solvent Influence on Solute Behaviour.

This new volume focuses on the limitations, properties, and models in the chemistry and physics of engineering materials that have potential for applications in several disciplines of engineering and science. Contributions range from new methods to novel applications of existing methods. The collection of topics in this volume reflects the diversity of recent advances in chemistry and physics of engineering materials with a broad perspective that will be useful for scientists as well as for graduate students and engineers. This new book presents leading-edge research from around the world. Topics in the book include: • aerogels materials and technology • diffusion dynamics in nanomaterials • entropic nomograms • structural analyses of particulate-filled polymer nanocomposites mechanical properties • protection of rubbers against aging • structure-property correlation and forecast of corrosion This volume is also sold as part of a two-volume set. Volume 1 focuses on modern analytic methodologies in the chemistry and physics of engineering materials.

Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This new volume presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field.

Using fractal analysis, irreversible aggregation models, synergetics, and percolation theory, this book describes the main reactions of high-molecular substances. It is the first to give the structural and physical grounds of polymers synthesis and curing based on fractal analysis. It provides a single equation for describing the relationship between the reaction rate constants and the equilibrium constants with the nature of the medium.

Fractals in Physics

X-Ray scattering is one of the most powerful tools in the study of the structure of the wide class of polymeric materials in which partial crystallization occurs. The scattering at wide angles provides information on the unit cell variations, the crystallinity, the crystalline perfection and the orientation of the crystallites, whereas the scattering at small angles is specially suited to a description of the crystalline-amorphous morphology. As a result of scientific advances and industrial interest in polymers, progress in constantly being made in the application of X-ray scattering to these materials. This book describes the current state-of-the-art of the application of X-ray scattering to the study of solid polymer materials. As well as chapters on theory and instrumentation, the book covers subjects concerning the measurement of lattice constants, the crystalline perfection, the degree of crystallinity and the description of preferred orientation. In addition, special emphasis is given to the study of the crystalline morphology with the aid of small-angle X-ray scattering, giving both theoretical background and practical information.