Spectroscopic Techniques for Polymer Characterization

Demonstrates the vast potential of spectroscopic characterization possibilities in polymer research, it clearly outlines and describes the principles, advantages, instrumentation, experimental techniques, and noteworthy applications of cutting-edge spectroscopy.

PART I
 
PROGRESS ON SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES
Introduction to Polymer Spectroscopy
FTIR spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging for the analysis of polymers and multicomponent polymer systems
Interfaces in polymer nanocomposites characterized by spectroscopic techniques
Terahertz and low-frequency Raman spectroscopy in Polymers
NIR spectroscopic imaging for polymer processing
Far-ultraviolet spectroscopy
Synchrotron based UV Resonance Raman Spectroscopy for Polymer Characterization
Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy for Understanding the Polymer Dynamics at Buried Interfaces
Application of Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy (2D-COS) in Polymer Studies
Molecular Dynamics in Polymer Science
 
PART II
 
TOPICAL POLYMERS STUDIED BY SPECTROSCOPY
 
Spectroscopic Analysis of Structural Transformations Associated with Poly(lactic acid)
Probing Molecular Events in Self-Healable Polymers
Recent Application of Vibrational Spectroscopy to Conjugated Conducting Polymers
Vibrational Spectroscopy for Fluoropolymers and Oligomers
Probing Structures of Conductive Polymers with Vibrational Spectroscopy Chain packing/aggregate mode identification
Weak Hydrogen Bonding in Biodegradable Polymers

• Edited by Yukihiro Ozaki
• Edited by Harumi Sato