Springer Polyurethane Elastomers - Morphology and Mechanics

Explore the physical and mechanical behavior of polyurethane (PU) elastomers, films, and blends in this technical volume from Springer. This text provides a detailed account of how variable crystallinity affects elasticity and inelasticity in amorphous to crystalline polyurethanes. By examining the sensitivity of these materials to chemical and physical structures, the book explains how constitutive responses change based on composition. The study covers a wide range of systems, including model, novel, crosslinked, and thermoplastic polyurethanes. It systematically analyzes variations in the polyaddition procedure, the hard segment, the soft segment, and the use of different chain extenders such as diols and diamines. This resource is essential for understanding how structural changes influence the mechanical properties of polyurethane materials.