Wiley Series in Polymer Science, Wilеу, 2003, 729 pages
This issue addresses the latest developments in the field, covering the major advances that have occurred in the polymerization and structure of new generation polystyrenes that are broadening its scope of application. It covers the advent of branched polystyrenes, syndiotactic polystyrene, high-molecular weight general purpose PS, styrenic interpolymers, and clear SBS copolymers Presents voluminous research previously only reported at conferences in one reference Unique coverage of a topic not found in the field
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO STYRENIC POLYMERS
Historical Overview of Styrenic Polymers
Polystyrene and Styrene Copolymers - An Overview
PREPARATION OF STYRENIC POLYMERS
Commercial Processes for the Manufacture of Polystyrene
Approaches to Low Residual Polystyrene
Process Modelling and Optimization of Styrene Polymerization
Living Free Radical Polymerization of Styrene
Increasing Production Rates of High MW Polystyrene
Preparation of Styrene Block Copolymers Using Nitroxide Mediated Polymerization
MAJOR CLASSES OF STYRENIC POLYMERS
Particle Foam Based on Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
Rigid Polystyrene Foams and Alteative Blowing Agents
Polystyrene Packaging Applications: Foam Sheet and Oriented Sheet
Preparation, Properties and Applications of High-impact Polystyrene
Key Structural Features Impacting SAN Copolymer Performance
Rubber Particle Formation in Mass ABS
High Heat Resistant ABS Technology
Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate Polymers
SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE
Synthesis of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Characterization, Properties and Applications of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Rubber Modification of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Polymeric Blends Based on Syndiotactic Polystyrene
STYRENIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS
Styrenic Block Copolymer Elastomers
Preparation, Properties and Applications of High Styrene Content Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers
NOVEL POLYSTYRENES
Hydrogenated Polystyrene: Preparation and Properties
Branched Polystyrene
'Super Polystyrene' - Sryrene-Diphenylethylene Copolymers
Ethylene-Styrene Copolymers
PROPERTIES OF STYRENIC POLYMERS
Fracture Behaviour of High-impact Polystyrene and Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
Dynamic Mechanical Behaviour of Atactic Polystyrene, High-impact Polystyrene and Other Styrenic Polymers
Flame-retardant Polystyrene: Theory and Practice
Photochemical Degradation of Styrenic Polymers
Analysis and Levels of Styrene Dimers and Trimers in Polystyrene Food Containers
This issue addresses the latest developments in the field, covering the major advances that have occurred in the polymerization and structure of new generation polystyrenes that are broadening its scope of application. It covers the advent of branched polystyrenes, syndiotactic polystyrene, high-molecular weight general purpose PS, styrenic interpolymers, and clear SBS copolymers Presents voluminous research previously only reported at conferences in one reference Unique coverage of a topic not found in the field
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO STYRENIC POLYMERS
Historical Overview of Styrenic Polymers
Polystyrene and Styrene Copolymers - An Overview
PREPARATION OF STYRENIC POLYMERS
Commercial Processes for the Manufacture of Polystyrene
Approaches to Low Residual Polystyrene
Process Modelling and Optimization of Styrene Polymerization
Living Free Radical Polymerization of Styrene
Increasing Production Rates of High MW Polystyrene
Preparation of Styrene Block Copolymers Using Nitroxide Mediated Polymerization
MAJOR CLASSES OF STYRENIC POLYMERS
Particle Foam Based on Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
Rigid Polystyrene Foams and Alteative Blowing Agents
Polystyrene Packaging Applications: Foam Sheet and Oriented Sheet
Preparation, Properties and Applications of High-impact Polystyrene
Key Structural Features Impacting SAN Copolymer Performance
Rubber Particle Formation in Mass ABS
High Heat Resistant ABS Technology
Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate Polymers
SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE
Synthesis of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Characterization, Properties and Applications of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Rubber Modification of Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Polymeric Blends Based on Syndiotactic Polystyrene
STYRENIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS
Styrenic Block Copolymer Elastomers
Preparation, Properties and Applications of High Styrene Content Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers
NOVEL POLYSTYRENES
Hydrogenated Polystyrene: Preparation and Properties
Branched Polystyrene
'Super Polystyrene' - Sryrene-Diphenylethylene Copolymers
Ethylene-Styrene Copolymers
PROPERTIES OF STYRENIC POLYMERS
Fracture Behaviour of High-impact Polystyrene and Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
Dynamic Mechanical Behaviour of Atactic Polystyrene, High-impact Polystyrene and Other Styrenic Polymers
Flame-retardant Polystyrene: Theory and Practice
Photochemical Degradation of Styrenic Polymers
Analysis and Levels of Styrene Dimers and Trimers in Polystyrene Food Containers