The monograph is intended for elucidation of the novel trend in chemical physics regarding the polymer non-crystalline phase. It stresses the physical phenomena affecting the kinetics and mechanism of chemical reactions proceeding in the non-crystalline polymer matrix (NCPM). NCPM is depicted in terms of a supramolecular (carcass-micellar) model. The model is thought to reflect heterophase packing of polymeric chains; which co-operate as a molecular-chain sponge.The NCPM model presented is proved for adequate description of principal structure-physical phenomena to elaborate the scheme of structural-kinetic modeling of chemical reactions in bulky polymers. Structure-physical phenomena elucidated in the monograph are:- peculiarities of polymer plasticization and polymer blending with liquids;- structural and thermodynamic aspects of sorption of low molecular species;- properties of ESR (spin) probes and optical (molecular) probes;- features of water absorbed by polymers;- mechanical and thermal effects generated by the molecular-chain sponge;- supramolecular aspects of NCPM chemical physics.This monograph includes the structural-kinetic modeling of complex polymer chemical reactions. It deals with the problem of mechanism and kinetics of free radical chain reactions using thermal and photochemical model reactions of dibenzoyl peroxide with glassy-like polymers (cellulose triacetate; polycarbonate; polystyrene; polyamide PA-548); viscoelastic polymers (atactic polypropylene; polyamide PA-548; polyethylene; polyisobutylene; melted poly(ethylene oxide); and isotactic polypropylene. In all cases; the supramolecular heterophase mechanism of the processes; which was unknown for homogeneous systems; was proved. Furthermore; heterophase mechanisms of photochemical reaction between naphthalene and cellulose triacetate and photolysis of poly(methyl methacrylate) proceeding as a photochain reaction are indicated.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommendedBy Dean BuckeridgeThis is not a book written from a hard core environmentalist philosophy but a very practical and pragmatic approach to designing; building and living in an environment which contains a limited amount of resource. With this in mind Bergman focuses on sustainability as an underlying philosophy behind all design; material and construction decisions and rethinking our entire life strategies in a very positive and optimistic way showing how the future is full of hope and possibilities; this is not a doom and gloom shock story like "An Inconvenient Truth".While the target audience is architectural professionals and students this book will appeal to anybody who wants to get below the surface veneer of fashionable environmentalism and look at effective ways of dealing with these critical issues.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. making it suitable for a student with a very busy schedule like me. Decent contentBy CustomerYou can breeze through this instructional brief in one sitting; making it suitable for a student with a very busy schedule like me. Decent content; but the author only devotes a part of one page to Dark Skies; which is a disappointment. He does far enough into passive and active building designs to allow good conversation at an architects dinner party; but not much had science.Worth a read; even if youre not a student.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Concise Summary of Concepts of Sus DesignBy ErikaThis book is a fair introduction into the world of Sustainable Design; for those considering delving into that field either professionally or otherwise. I think it is less than 100 pages; with lots of pictures and diagrams to maintain interest. Would make a nice gift for someone interested in "green" things in the modern age.