Liquid Crystalline Polymers

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.

Describes the recent advances in synthesis and chemistry of novel liquid crystalline polymers Highlights the concepts behind liquid crystalline polymers, their chemical structure, phase classification, defect, and texture Covers the new characterization techniques, preparation of blends and composites using LCPs and their different properties

Autorentext
Drs. Vijay Kumar Thakur and Michael R. Kessler are both at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Basic concepts.- Development.- Material properties.- Synthesis Techniques.- Chemistry.