Macromolecules

VOLUME 1: CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND SYNTHESIS
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Introduction
Constitution
Characterization
Configuration
Conformation
SYNTHESES
Polymerization Fundamentals
Polymerization Equilibria
Ionic Polymerizations
Coordination Polymerizations
Free-Radical Polymerizations
Radiation-Activated Polymerizations
Copolymerizations
Polycondensations and Polyadditions
Biological Polymerizations
Reactions of Macromolecules
Designing of Macromolecules

VOLUME 2: INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS AND SYNTHESES
Structure and Properties of Polymers
Raw Materials for Polymers
Technical Syntheses
Carbon Chains
Carbon-Oxygen Chains
Polysaccharides
Carbon- Sulfur Chains
Carbon-Nitrogen Chains
Peptides and Proteins
Inorganic Polymers

VOLUME 3: PHYSICAL STRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES
SINGLE MACROMOLECULES
Chemical Structure
Microconformations
Macroconformations
Scattering Methods
SOLID POLYMERS
Disordered Condensed Systems
Crystalline States
Mesophases
Polymers in and at Interfaces
POLYMER SOLUTIONS
Thermodynamics of Solutions
Transport in Solutions
Viscosity of Diluted Solutions
POLYMER MELTS
Thermal Properties
Transport in Polymers
Viscosity of Melts
SOLID STATE PROPERTIES
Elasticity
Viscoelasticity
Fracture of Polymers

VOLUME 4: APPLICATIONS OF POLYMERS
FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction
Polymer Structure
Adjuvants
Processing
Testing
MAJOR APPLICATIONS
Fibers and Fabrics
Rubbers and Elastomers
Plastics
Filled and Reinforced Plastics
Polymer Mixtures
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Packaging Materials
Polymers in the Electrical and Electronic Industry
Polymers in Optics and Optoelectronics
Solutions and Gels
Coatings and Adhesives

Hans-Georg Elias was born in 1928. He studied at the Technical University of Hanover, Germany, and received his Ph.D. at the Technical University of Munich in 1957. After habilitation at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Zurich) in 1961, he was appointed Senior Lecturer and later a professor of organic-chemical technology. In 1971, he became founding president and professor of Polymer Science at the Michigan Molecular Institute (MMI) in Midland, Michigan. During these years, he also worked as consultant to the polymer industry in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States and expert witness to companies and the court. He was an in-house consultant at The Dow Chemical Co., Midland (MI) (1983/84) and an independent consultant between 1985 and 1993. He continues to teach occasionally at MMI.

Professor Elias has published more than 200 scientific and technical papers and two patents on the synthesis, characterization, structure, properties, and application of synthetic and biological polymers. His ten authored or edited books have been published in English, French, German, and/or Russian, one of these, a 4-volume work, in six editions. He has lectured on invitation in fifteen countries and was a member of editorial boards of five polymer journals.

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'The books by Hans-Georg Elias have in the meantime become a brand for quality when it comes to macromolecular chemistry - and this not only because of the competent approach but also because of their high relevance to practice. The books are a must for every lab, even for those only marginally occupied with polymers! Kleben + Dichten Adhäsion
 
'Polymer Scientists - starting with PhD students - in academia and R&D will profit from the wealth of information on chemical structures and syntheses of polymers. This handbook should be present in every library of polymer institutes. May its frequent use compensate for the enormous effort of both author and publisher!' Journal für Praktische Chemie
 
'THE 'Elias' is a classic for macromolecular chemistry - seen both as demanding textbook as well as recommended for deepening knowledge. At this point please allow the question: Why is this work published in German? In summary: The present work is not always easy to read but a profound source of wisdom.' Angewandte
 
'The work is seen as source of solid and sound knowledge which will not be easily replaceable through any other, similar publication.' Wissenschaftliche Nachrichten
 
'The work captivates through its precise (handbook-like) presentation of details. On the other hand, the author presents the subject in the context as in good textbooks. One can only congratulate the author for having provided this comprehensive presentation of macromolecular chemistry.' Starch/Stärke
 
'.. a work those involved in macromolecular science cannot do without.' Arzneimittel-Forschung/ Drug Research
 
'The reader will find a brilliant introduction to the physics of polymers - indispensable basics for well versed handling of polymers.' Nahrung/ Food
 
'The fact that this legendary series on macromolecules is being published in its sixth edition speaks for itself.'