Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity

Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition of this classic text continues to offer the reader a thorough understanding of viscoelastic behavior, essential for the proper utilization of polymers.

• Explains principles, corresponding equations, and experimental methods with supporting real-life applications
• Adds coverage of measurement techniques (nano-indentation, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS)), biopolymer viscoelasticity, and the relationship between mechanical polymer properties and viscoelastic functions
• Has two new ections to address modern areas of viscoelastic measurement: large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) and microrheology
• Includes problems in the text and an Instructor’s Manual (including solutions) available for adopting professors
• Prior edition reviews: "The book is clear written and…[is] appropriate for students in introductory undergraduate courses and for others wanting introduction to the fundamentals of the subject." (CHOICE, December 2005); "This book is invariably well written, logically organized and easy to follow...I highly recommend this book to anyone studying polymer viscoelasticity." (Polymer News, December 2005)

Nyckelord:

Guide to polymer viscoelasticity; reference to Polymer Viscoelasticity; understanding Polymer Viscoelasticity; Elastic modulus; Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear; Boltzmann superposition principle; relationship between the creep compliance and the stress relaxation modulus; relationship between static and dynamic properties; connecting creep compliance and stress relaxation modulus using Laplace transforms; Geometries for the Measurement of Viscoelastic Functions; Linear Motion Geometries; Rotational Motion Geometries; viscoelastic models; Maxwell model; Voigt Model; Voigt-Kelvin model; distributions of relaxation and retardation times; molecular theories the Rouse model; The Zimm modification; Manipulation of the Rouse Matrix; Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity Fourth Edition; Montgomery T. Shaw; William J. MacKnight