Approaching the material from a chemistry and engineering perspective, this book presents the most reliable and current data available about state-of-the-art polymerization, fabrication, and application methods of high performance polymers of industrial interest. Chapters are arranged according to chemical constitution of the individual classes, beginning with main chain carbon—carbon polymers and leading to ether-containing, sulfur-containing, and so on. Extensively referenced chapter by chapter, the book closes with four separate indices: trademarks, acronyms, chemicals, and general.

From the Preface: “...Each chapter follows the same template. In the introductory comments of each chapter a brief introduction to the polymer type is given and earlier monographs and reviews dealing with the topic are listed for quick reference. The text continues with monomers, polymerization and fabrication techniques and discusses aspects of application. After this, suppliers and commercial grades are collected, as well as safety aspects...”

Target Audience: Polymer, mechanical, design, materials, automotive, and electronics engineers and technologists.

Table of Contents:

Carbazole Polymers

Poly(p-xylylene)s

Poly(aryl vinylene)s

Poly(phenylene ether)s

Poly(phenylene sulfide)

Poly(aryl ether ketone)s

Poly(arylene ether sulfone)s

Poly(arylene ether nitrile)s

Traizole Polymers

Poly(oxadiazole)s

Poly(naphthalates)

Poly(phthlamide)s

Aramids

Poly(amide imide)s

Poly(imide)s

Liquid Crystal Polymers

Indices: Trademarks, Acronyms, Chemicals, General