Download or read book Novel Azobenzene containing Polymeric Materials written by Sau Leng Sin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Smart Light Responsive Materials written by Y. Zhao and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-22 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the cutting-edge significant research in the field of smart light-responsive materials based on azobenzene polymers and liquid crystals. Emphasis is placed on the discovery of new phenomena from the past 5 years, their underlying mechanisms, new functionalities, and properties achieved through rational design. Edited by leading authorities in the field, Zhao and Ikeda, the chapters are authored by an internationally-recognized team of experts from North America, Europe, and Asia. Smart Light-Responsive Materials will serve to catalyze new research that will lead this field over the next 5-10 years.
Download or read book Azobenzene Containing Materials written by Almeria Natansohn and published by Wiley-VCH. This book was released on 1999-06-24 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Azobenzene is an unusual "regular" molecule with fascinating possibilities and endless surprises. The mono- and multilayer behavior of azobenzene-containing materials, the photoinduced motion, and the possibility of massive material displacement well below the glass transition temperature open yet new avenues of research and applications. This book contains oral and poster presentations of the symposium "Azobenzene-Containing materials" held at Boston ACS Fall Meeting 1998. It will help people understand why is this subject so fascinating and it will attract even more researchers to the area.
Download or read book Azo Polymers written by Xiaogong Wang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores functional polymers containing aromatic azo chromophores in side-chain, main-chain and other parts of their structures, known as azo polymers and which share common photoresponsive properties. It focuses on the molecular architecture of azo polymers, the synthetic methods and their most important functions, such as photoinduced birefringence and dichroism, surface-relief-grating (SRG) formation, and light-driven deformation of liquid crystal elastomers. It combines a general survey of the subject and in-depth discussions of each topic, including numerous illustrations, figures, and photographs. Offering a balance between an introduction to the core concepts and a snapshot of hot and emerging topics, it is of interest to graduate students and researchers working in this and related fields. Xiaogong Wang is a Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China.
Download or read book Novel Optical Materials written by Francesco Simoni and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The investigation on novel optical materials with unprecedented optical properties is of paramount importance for the development of advanced applications in many fields having a strong impact on our everyday lives such as biomedicine, food and agriculture security, optical communication and information technology, etc. Moreover, the interaction of light with matter in the past decades has allowed the quick growth of new disciplines such as biophotonics, covering all aspects of this interaction with biological materials; nanophotonics, investigating the optical behavior of nanostructures; opto-mechanics, going from optical manipulation of small objects to optical control of micro- and nano-robots.This book comprises timely contributions from active research groups covering several classes of materials and processes including nano-structured plasmonic and photonic materials, 2-D materials, photo-polymers, liquid crystals, photo-sensitive and opto-thermal, and other specially engineered materials.Novel Optical Materials will serve as a useful reference for researchers, engineers, and optical and materials scientists in both industry and academia. It is also an excellent supplement and reference for graduate courses in materials science, physics, and optical engineering.
Download or read book The Isomerisations of Azobenzene containing Polymers written by Conor Tonra and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Imidic Polymers and Green Polymer Chemistry written by Andreea Irina Barzic and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the latest research, development, and future potential of polyimides and green polymer chemistry. It combines the major interdisciplinary research in this area. Polymers with imidic structure, known as polyimides, are widely investigated owing to their practical implications in numerous industrial sectors. The book explains why polyimides offer versatility unparalleled in comparison to most other classes of macromolecules. In addition, developments in green polymer chemistry in this area have been stimulated by health and environmental concerns, interest in sustainability, desire to decrease the dependence on petroleum, and opportunities to design and produce “green” products and processes. Major advances include new uses of green processing methodologies, and green polymeric products. Imidic Polymers and Green Polymer Chemistry: New Technology and Developments in Process and Product is targeted to scientists, engineers, and students who are involved or interested in green polymer chemistry and imidic polymers. This book will serve as a valuable reference for those with an interest in synthesis of polyimides and the chemistry and physical chemistry of polyimide compounds.
Download or read book Azobenzene Derivatives and Azobenzene containing Polymers written by Xulin Xia and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials written by Charles A. Wilkie and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials provides a single source for all aspects of this highly challenging field of applied research. This authoritative book covers design and non-fire requirements that drive how these materials are fire protected. Detailed study and consideration of chemistry, physics, materials science, economic issues and fire safety science is necessary to address considerations of mechanical, thermal, environmental, and end-use requirements on top of fire protection means that the field requires. This thoroughly revised new edition continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the scientific approach for those developing fire safe materials. It covers new topics such as bio-based materials, regulatory issues, recycling, newer flame retardant chemical classes, and more details on how to flame retard materials for specific market applications. Written by a team of experts, this book covers the fundamentals of polymer burning and combustion and how to apply fire protection or flame-retardant chemistries to specific material classes and applications. The book is written for material scientists and fire safety scientists who seek to develop new fire safe materials or understand why materials burn in our modern environment. Features Connects fundamentals of material flammability to practical fire safety needs Covers current fire safety requirements and regulations affecting flame retardant selection Provides information on chemical structure-property relationships for flame retardancy Provides practical guidance on how to design fire safe materials for specific fire risk scenarios The new edition is expanded to 32 chapters and all chapters are updated and revised with the newest information
Download or read book Azo Functional Polymers written by G. Sudesh Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1992-09-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive, systematic presentation of technical textiles for the automotive market. Each application area is examined in extensive detail. Up-to-date information is provided on materials, design, properties and performance, finishing, use trends, and market requirements for each application area. The perspective is international, with information on different material uses and trends in different regions. The presentation is clear, concise and organized for convenient access of information. The text is well illustrated with clear photographs, flow charts, diagrams and other schematics-a total of 46 illustrations. Twenty tables provide useful market and properties data in convenient form. And almost 500 references provide a guide to the international literature on this subject. This publication will be a valuable information resource for all those involved in the research, development, design, and selection of technical textiles for automotive applications. This comprehensive new book provides up-to-date information on many types of Asian prepared foods-their origin, preparation methods, processing principles, technical innovation, quality factors, nutritional values, and market potential. Written by experts who specialize in the field, it includes information on Asian dietary habits and the health significance of Asian diets. Asian Foods also discusses differences in preparations and varieties among diverse Asian ethnic groups and regions, cultural aspects associated with the consumption of the products, and the market status or potential of more than 400 varieties of Asian foods. These foods include products made from rice, wheat, other starchy grains, soybeans, meat, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables, as well as functional foods and alcoholic beverages. This timely book will be of interest to food professionals in product development, dieticians interested in Asian diets and dietary habits, business developers seeking market potential for Asian prepared foods, and food science and human nutrition students who need supplemental information.
Download or read book Polymers as Electrooptical and Photooptical Active Media written by Valery Shibaev and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymeric materials have special advantages over other materials used for the recording, storage and retrieval of information, telecommunication transmission and visualization of images. The authors describe the synthesis, the physico-chemical behavior and the applications of these highly sensitive macromolecular systems. They discuss the most essential developments in this field. For scientists and professionals working in the field of electrooptical and photooptical polymeric materials.
Download or read book Liquid Crystals and Related Materials II written by Yuan Ming Huang and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings comprise a selection of the peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Liquid Crystals: Science and Technology. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). The topics of the 102 papers cover: the physics of liquid crystals, the chemistry of liquid crystals, applications of liquid crystals and related materials. This work will provide guidance to physicists, chemists and materials scientists working in the field of liquid crystals.
Download or read book Optically Active Polymers written by Pradip K. Dutta and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a systematic study of the synthesis of optically active polymers, discussing in detail the syntheses of three different types of optically active polymers from helical polymers, dendronized polymers and other types of polymeric compounds. It also explains the syntheses of optically active azoaromatic and carbazole-containing azoaromatic polymers and copolymers; optically active benzodithiophene; and optically active porphyrin derivatives. The final chapter discusses different properties of optically active polymers such as nonlinear optical properties, chiroptical properties, vapochromic behaviour, absorption and emission properties, fabrication and photochromic properties. The intrinsic details of various properties of optically active polymers will offer a valuable resource for researchers and industry personnel actively engaged in application-oriented investigations.
Download or read book Polymer and Photonic Materials Towards Biomedical Breakthroughs written by Jasper Van Hoorick and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a complete overview of photonic-enhanced materials from material development to a final photonic biomedical application. It includes fundamental, applied, and industrial photonics. The authors cover synthesis, the modification and the processing of a variety of (bio)polymers including thermoplasts (e.g. polyesters) and hydrogels (e.g. proteins and polysaccharides) for a plethora of applications in the field of optics and regenerative medicine.
Download or read book Optoelectronic Materials written by Yuan Ming Huang and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 1440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2010 International Conference on Optical, Electronic and Electrical Materials, August 1-4, Kunming, China, OEEM 2010
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Download or read book Liquid Crystalline Polymers written by Vijay Kumar Thakur and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces anisotropic innovations in liquid crystalline polymers as well as new nanocomposite materials and testing techniques. The authors detail the newest discoveries of material properties, material types and phases, and material characterization. This interdisciplinary work creates valuable links that strengthen the approach to the evolving field of liquid crystalline polymers/ materials.
