Polysulfide Oligomer Sealants

Yuri N. Khakimullin, DSc, is professor in the Department of Chemistry and Processing Technology of Elastomers at Kazan National Research Technological University in Kazan, Russia. His research areas include the synthesis, technology, and processing of rubber and sealants based on polysulfide oligomers and elastomers, and processes of radiation degradation of polymers.Vladimir S. Minkin, DSc, is professor in the Physical Department at Kazan National Research Technological University in Kazan, Russia. He is the author of 4 monographs, over 200 articles, and 12 patents. His research interests include NMR in reactive oligomer, investigation of the structure and properties of sulfur-containing composite materials based on liquid thiokols; application methods of magnetic spectroscopy to study the structure, phase composition, molecular mobility of petroleum and petroleum products, and natural bitumen; and the development of new devices for rapid analysis and group composition heavy oil and natural bitumen.Timur Deberdeev, DSc, is a professor in the Department of Processing Technology of Polymers and Composite Materials at Kazan National Research Technological University in Kazan, Russia. He is the author of 2 monographs, over 60 articles, and 13 patents. His research areas include the synthesis, technology, and processing of rubber and polymers, PVC, and composite materials based on epoxyamine systems. Gennady E. Zaikov, DSc, is head of the Polymer Division at the N. M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, and professor at Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Russia, as well as professor at Kazan National Research Technological University, Kazan, Russia. He is also a prolific author, researcher, and lecturer. He has received several awards for his work, including the Russian Federation Scholarship for Outstanding Scientists. He has been a member of many professional organizations and on the editorial boards of many international science journals.