Microwave–Enhanced Polymer Chemistry and Technology

The emergence of microwave–enhanced chemistry as an environmentally friendly method of synthesis has been significant in recent years. Features of microwave irradiation, i.e., solvent–free reactions, low waste, energy efficiency, high yield, short reaction time, and possible use of alternative solvents, can play an important role in the development of green chemistry methods.
While polymer technology forms one of the largest areas of application of microwave technology, and the methods and procedures used therein are among the most developed, there is still a relative lack of published information on the subject.
Microwave–Enhanced Polymer Chemistry and Technology describes novel approaches to polymer processing using microwave technologies. Coverage includes background and scientific data, analysis of processes and product properties in comparison with existing technology, applications that are being used in various approaches, and the status of current research.

Spis treści:
Preface.
Acknowledgments.


Fundamentals of Microwaves.


Overview of Polymerization Processes Under Microwave Conditions in Comparison with Conventional Conditions.


Thermoplastic Polymers.


Thermosetting Resins.


Polymer Composites and Blends.


Renewable Resources for the Preparation of Polymeric Materials and Polymer Modification.


Recycling of Plastics.


Commercialization and Scaling–Up.
Index

Nota biograficzna:
Dariusz Bogdal, Ph.D., Professor, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Cracow University of Technology in Kracow, Poland.
Aleksander Prociak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology at Cracow University of Technology in Kracow, P oland.

Okładka tylna:
The emergence of microwave–enhanced chemistry as an environmentally friendly method of synthesis has been significant in recent years. Features of microwave irradiation, i.e., solvent–free reactions, low waste, energy efficiency, high yield, short reaction time, and possible use of alternative solvents, can play an important role in the development of green chemistry methods.
While polymer technology forms one of the largest areas of application of microwave technology, and the methods and procedures used therein are among the most developed, there is still a relative lack of published information on the subject.
Microwave–Enhanced Polymer Chemistry and Technology describes novel approaches to polymer processing using microwave technologies. Coverage includes background and scientific data, analysis of processes and product properties in comparison with existing technology, applications that are being used in various approaches, and the status of current research.