Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity

The revised fourth edition of the text that offers a thorough understanding of viscoelastic behavior, essential for the proper utilization of polymers The thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity is the classic resource on the topic of molecular viscoelasticity. This important text bridges the gap between primers on polymer science and advanced research-level monographs. The authors assume a molecular, rather than a mechanical approach, and provide a strong grounding in the fundamental concepts, detailed derivations, and particular attention to assumptions, simplifications, and limitations. Revisions to the updated fourth edition feature the inclusion of new measurement techniques, coverage of biopolymer viscoelasticity, and a vital discussion of the relationship between mechanical polymer properties and viscoelastic functions. In addition, the text contains two entirely new sections that address modern areas of viscoelastic measurement: large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) and microrheology. The authors explain principles, corresponding equations, and experimental methods with supporting real-life applications and the text has supporting data available with a supplementary website. This important resource: Offers a completely revised and updated guide to molecular viscoelasticity Includes coverage of measurement techniques (nano-indentation, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS)), biopolymer viscoelasticity Explores the relationship between mechanical polymer properties and viscoelastic functions Offers two new sections that address modern areas of viscoelastic measurement: large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) and microrheology Written for polymer and materials scientists, chemical engineers, physical chemists, product design engineers, mechanical engineers, and students, Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity is the go-to resource for understanding the most current research and developments in the field.