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Predictive Modeling in Polymer Science

Properties and Performance

  • 1st Edition - January 30, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Mohammad Hossein Keshavarz
  • Language: English

Predictive Modeling in Polymer Science: Properties and Performance introduces the latest methods for predicting polymer properties and addressing cost-effectiveness and desira… Read more

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Description

Predictive Modeling in Polymer Science: Properties and Performance introduces the latest methods for predicting polymer properties and addressing cost-effectiveness and desirable properties for product design and production. The book discusses a range of prediction methods and models, providing a comprehensive overview of polymer behaviors and properties essential for material performance, such as flammability properties, solubility, intrinsic viscosity, glass transition temperatures, and refractive index. Readers will gain a deep understanding of predictive modeling techniques that enable the design of polymers with desired properties, saving time and resources.

This book provides a comprehensive guide for scientists, engineers, and industry professionals interested on predicting and optimizing polymer properties for material design.

Key features

  • Analyzes different theoretical models to guide readers toward the most effective methods for achieving desired polymer properties
  • Features computational models for determining the properties of polymers, especially those that haven't been synthesized or are newly synthesized
  • Reviews strengths and weaknesses of different computational models

Readership

Researchers, scientists, and graduate students in materials science, polymer chemistry, and chemical engineers

Table of contents

1. Different Approaches for Predicting the Properties of Polymers

2. Solubility of Polymers

3. Intrinsic (Limiting) Viscosity

4. Polymeric Material's Glass Transition Temperature

5. Dielectric Constant of Polymers

6. Polymer Refractive Index

7. Biopolymers

8. Energetic Polymers

9. Toxicity of Polymers

10. Flammability of Polymers

11. Shelf Life of Energetic Compounds Containing Polymers

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 12, 2026
  • Language: English

About the author

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Mohammad Hossein Keshavarz

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Keshavarz has been a lecturer and researcher at the Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran, since 1997. Between 1997 and 2008, he served as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Physical Chemistry at the university's Shahin Shahr campus. His main research interests involve the assessment of properties, performance, and toxicity of materials, with a particular focus on energetic materials—explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. He has substantial expertise in the prediction and experimental evaluation of the sensitivity of energetic materials to external stimuli, such as electric spark, shock, impact, and friction, as well as the development of empirical and computational models for material behavior. Dr. Keshavarz is also actively involved in safety analysis and the development of innovative handling and testing protocols for hazardous substances.

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer and researcher, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran

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