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Analytical Pyrolysis of Synthetic Organic Polymers

  • 1st Edition, Volume 25 - January 20, 2005
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Serban C. Moldoveanu
  • Language: English

Analytical Pyrolysis of Synthetic Organic Polymers is a follow-up to Analytical Pyrolysis of Natural Organic Polymers, which is volume 20 of the series. The main focus of the book… Read more

Description

Analytical Pyrolysis of Synthetic Organic Polymers is a follow-up to Analytical Pyrolysis of Natural Organic Polymers, which is volume 20 of the series. The main focus of the book is on practical applications of analytical pyrolysis in synthetic organic polymer identification and characterization.

The first part of the book has five chapters including an introduction, a discussion on physico-chemistry of thermal degradation of synthetic polymers and on instrumentation used in analytical pyrolysis, a chapter discussing what type of information can be obtained from analytical pyrolysis, and a chapter dedicated to the analysis and characterization of synthetic polymers.

The second part systematically covers the analytical pyrolysis of various classes of synthetic polymers. Some theoretical background for the understanding of polymer structure using analytical pyrolysis is also discussed.

Key features

* Includes broad coverage of organic synthetic macromolecules* Focuses on physico-chemistry of thermal degradation, and the analytical pyrolysis of various classes of synthetic polymers* Is well written and suitable for both researchers and chemists working in analytical chemistry or in synthetic polymers

Readership

Researchers and chemists working in the field of synthetic polymers and analytical chemistry.

Table of contents

Part 1. Introduction To Analytical Pyrolysis Applied To Polymer Characterization 1. Overview of organic synthetic macromolecules 2. Thermal decomposition of polymers 3. Review of analytical pyrolysis instrumentation4. Information generated from analytical pyrolysis studies 5. Selected applications of analytical pyrolysis in the study of synthetic polymers

Part 2. Analytical Pyrolysis Of Different Classes Of Polymers6. Polymers with saturated carbon chain backbone7. Polymers with unsaturated carbon chain backbone8. Polymers with aromatic hydrocarbon backbone 9. Polymers containing ether groups in the backbone10. Polymers containing ester groups in the backbone11. Polycarbonates and polyanhydrides 12. Poly(sulfides) and poly(sulfones) 13. Poly(imines), urea thermosetting resins, poly(amides), and poly(imides) 14. Poly(urethanes) and poly(ureas) 15. Polymers containing heterocycles in the backbone16. Poly(siloxanes) and other silicon containing polymers 17. Polymers containing phosphorus in the backbone

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 25
  • Published: January 20, 2005
  • Language: English

About the author

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Serban C. Moldoveanu

Dr. Serban C. Moldoveanu held several teaching positions at the University of Bucharest, Romania, until 1983, when he immigrated to the United States. There, he continued teaching at the university level for several years before focusing primarily on industrial research. He served as Senior Principal Scientist at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and retired at the end of 2023. His research has centered on various aspects of chromatography, including method development for the analysis of natural products using GC/MS, HPLC, and LC/MS/MS. He has also investigated the pyrolysis of a variety of polymers and organic compounds. Dr. Moldoveanu has published more than 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 8 books with Elsevier, approximately 22 patents/patent applications, and several book chapters. He was honored with the Tobacco Science Research Conference Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and currently serves as an editor for three chemistry journals.

Affiliations and expertise
PSS, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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