LONGMAN Multicomponent Polymer Systems (Polymer Science & Technology Series)

The "Polymer Science and Technology Series" systematically covers a wide range of key areas in polymer science and technology. Each volume in the series focuses on an individual area of current importance in the polymer industry and is edited by an acknowledged expert in the field. The science of multicomponent polymeric materials has progressed rapidly, enabling the properties of more than one family of materials to enhance the usefulness of end products. The use of multicomponent systems has an impact on materials ranging from the high-tech advanced materials of the future to everyday products such as car components and paints. "Multicomponent Polymer Systems" brings together research from several scientific disciplines to provide an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of such polymeric systems and the factors that influence their final properties. It aims to offer an excellent and comprehensive overview of the field to newcomers to the area or researchers reading around topics related to their own interest. It also offers coverage of the important topics of interfaces, blends, copolymers, ionomers, toughened polymers, mineral and fibre-filled composites and coatings and provides referencing. It is aimed at postgraduate and professional levels and at newcomers to the field in research or industry. It is designed for those taking PhD courses in polymer and materials science.