There has been growing interest in heterogeneous systems as the contribution they make to polymer science and technology increases. Under heterogeneous conditions, the preparation and modification of polymers may yield products very different in structure, properties, and chemistry from those formed in solution under analogous conditions.

Heterogeneous Modification of Polymers: Matrix and Surface Reactions covers the basic principles relevant to such systems and outlines the prospective developments leading to novel products and technologies. It discusses surface modifications in depth, as well as considering the heterogeneously conducted bulk modifications of polymeric materials.

From the Preface: “...The interest in such heterogeneous systems is considerable and their contribution to polymer science and technology is growing. Thermodynamic characteristics of such systems as well as the mechanism and the kinetics of the reactions may be expected to be often different from those taking place in homogeneous solutions. It seems, therefore, that a clear-cut distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous systems is desirable...”

Target Audience: Technologists, researchers, and graduate students concerned with the heterogeneous modification of polymers.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Kinetics and Mechanisms

Modification of the Bulk of a Polymeric Matrix

Macromolecular Modifications

Applications of Bulk-Modified Polymers

Surface Modifications

Surface Modification Procedures

Applications of Surface-Modified Polymers

Index