(Ebook) Giant Molecules: Essential Materials for Everyday Living and Problem Solving, Second Edition by Charles E. Carraher(auth.) ISBN 9780471273998, 9780471457190, 0471273996, 0471457191

(Ebook) Giant Molecules: Essential Materials for Everyday Living and Problem Solving, Second Edition by Charles E. Carraher(auth.) ISBN 9780471273998, 9780471457190, 0471273996, 0471457191

The Second Edition of Giant Molecules presents an introductory textbook on large molecules that exhibit specific physical and biological properties related to their size, orientation, and environment, making this subject accessible to students from high school to universities.
Written by Charles Carraher, author of more than forty books on the subject, this up-to-date guide presents material in an integrated fashion, marrying fundamentals with illustrative applications. The text assumes no previous formal scientific training, and includes new and updated questions and answers, a glossary of relevant terms, bibliographies, visual aids, and related Web links in every chapter. Giant Molecules, Second Edition will appeal to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in polymers, as well as to college chemistry and materials science students who study polymers.Content:
Chapter 1 The Building Blocks of Our World (pages 1–30):
Chapter 2 Small Organic Molecules (pages 31–55):
Chapter 3 Introduction to the Science of Giant Molecules (pages 57–93):
Chapter 4 Relationships Between the Properties and Structure of Giant Molecules (pages 95–112):
Chapter 5 Physical and Chemical Testing of Polymers (pages 113–132):
Chapter 6 Thermoplastics (pages 133–181):
Chapter 7 Engineering Plastics (pages 183–208):
Chapter 8 Thermosets (pages 209–227):
Chapter 9 Fibers (pages 229–250):
Chapter 10 Rubbers (Elastomers) (pages 251–274):
Chapter 11 Paints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives (pages 275–291):
Chapter 12 Composites (pages 293–305):
Chapter 13 Nature's Giant Molecules: The Plant Kingdom (pages 307–327):
Chapter 14 Nature's Giant Molecules: The Animal Kingdom (pages 329–363):
Chapter 15 Derivatives of Natural Polymers (pages 365–378):
Chapter 16 Inorganic Polymers (pages 379–403):
Chapter 17 Specialty Polymers (pages 405–423):
Chapter 18 Additives and Starting Materials (pages 425–444):
Chapter 19 The Future of Giant Molecules (pages 445–453):