Molecular Simulation Methods for Predicting Polymer PropertiesISBN: 978-0-471-46481-5
Hardcover
312 pages
February 2005
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Among the thousands of synthesized polymers, new polymeric
substances and materials with new, often unusual, properties often
arise. Consequently, this presents a problem in determining the
physical properties of polymers, and thus makes it difficult to
ascertain how to synthesize polymers with desired properties. This
book discusses what molecular modelling can do to predict the
properties of realistic polymer systems. Organized by property,
each chapter will address the methods one may use to study the
particular system.
* Focuses on polymer properties rather than methods, making it more accessible to the average scientist/engineer
* All important polymers will be covered, such as amorphous polymers, semicrystalline polymers, elastomers, emulsions, polymer interfaces and surfaces
* Chapters contributed by experts in the field
* Discusses current commercial software used in molecular simulation
* Focuses on polymer properties rather than methods, making it more accessible to the average scientist/engineer
* All important polymers will be covered, such as amorphous polymers, semicrystalline polymers, elastomers, emulsions, polymer interfaces and surfaces
* Chapters contributed by experts in the field
* Discusses current commercial software used in molecular simulation