Liquid crystal polymers are sometimes called super polymers-with good reason. Their wide range of exceptional properties and ease of processing make them candidates for many demanding applications. This book provides a thorough review of LCP technology with the emphasis on the chemistry, synthesis and characterization of the material in its many variants. Additional chapters cover processing and applications. Addressing a broad range of topics and disciplines, it summarizes previous work, provides insights into this class of polymers, and adds to the understanding of the formation of liquid crystallinity.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction OF Liquid Crystalline Materials. Investigation and Synthesis of Liquid Crystalline Polymers by Thin Film Polymerization. Crystallization of Main Chain Liquid Crystalline Polymers. The Thermal Stability and Degradation Behavior of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymers. X-Ray Scattering from Liquid Crystalline Polymers. Surface Tension Investigations of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymer. LCP Blends. Rheology and Processing of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymers. Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Networks, and Gels. Thermosetting Liquid Crystal Polymers. LCP Extrusion and Applications.
