Polymer Microscopy
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Springer New York : Imprint: Springer,
2008.
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. 2008. |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72628-1 |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction to Polymer Morphology: Polymer materials; Polymer morphology; Polymer process; Polymer characterization
- Fundamentals of Microscopy: Optical microscopy; Scanning electronic microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Scanning probe microscopy; Radiation sensitive materials; Analytical microscopy; Quantitative microscopy; Dynamic microscopy
- Image Formation in the Microscope: Imaging with lenses; Imaging by scanning electron beam; Imaging in atomic force microscope; Specimen damage in the microscope
- Specimen Preparation Methods: Simple preparation methods; Polishing; Microtomy; Staining; Etching; Replication; Conductive coatings; Yielding and fracture; Cryogenic and drying methods
- Applications of Microscopy to Polymers: Fibers; Films and membranes; Engineering resins and plastics; Composites; Emulsions, coatings, and adhesives; High performance polymers
- Emerging Techniques in Polymer Microscopy: Optical and electron microscopy; Scanning probe microscopy; Three dimensional imaging; Analytical imaging
- Problem Solving Summary: Where to start; Instrumental techniques; Interpretation; Supporting characterizations
- Appendices.