Silicon in Polymer Synthesis

by H.R. Kricheldorf (Editor), C. Burger (Contribution by), W.R. Hertler (Contribution by), P. Kochs (Contribution by), F.-H. Kreuzer (Contribution by)

Overview

Silicon in Polymer Synthesis gives the first concise overview of silicon used for the synthesis and modification of polymers. The first section gives an introduction to the topic. The subsequent chapters detail the current status both from the basic research as well as from the industrial application points of view.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642791772
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	04/09/2013
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Pages:	497
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

1 Polymerization of Si-Containing Vinyl Monomers and Acetylenes.- 1.1 Si-Containing Styrenes.- 1.2 Various Vinyl Monomers.- 1.3 Polymerizations of Si-Containing Acetylenes.- 1.4 Silylated Acetylenes in Condensation Reactions.- 1.5 Silicon-Containing Initiators and Catalysts.- 1.6 References.- 2 Group Transfer Polymerization.- 2.1 The GTP Process.- 2.2 Mechanism.- 2.3 Catalysis.- 2.4 Initiators.- 2.5 Monomers.- 2.6 Termination.- 2.7 Aldol-GTP.- 2.8 Conclusions.- 2.9 References.- 3 Polysiloxanes and Polymers Containing Siloxane Groups.- 3.1 Polysiloxanes.- 3.2 Polysiloxane Copolymers.- 3.3 Polysiloxanes Forming Mesophases.- 3.4 References.- 4 Poly(organosilanes), Poly(carbosilanes), Poly(organosilazanes).- 4.1 Poly(organosilanes).- 4.2 Poly(carbosilanes).- 4.3 Poly(organosilazanes).- 4.4 Poly(carbosilazanes).- 4.5 References.- 5 Polycondensation of Silylated Monomers.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Polyureas and Related Polymers.- 5.3 Polyamides.- 5.4 Polyimides.- 5.5 Polybenzoxazoles.- 5.6 Aromatic Polyethers.- 5.7 Polyesters.- 5.8 Polyanhydrides.- 5.9 Phosphorus Containing Polymers.- 5.10 Miscellaneous Polymers.- 5.11 References.- 6 Miscellaneous Applications of Silicon Reagents.- 6.1 Difunctional Isocyanates and Isothiocyanates.- 6.2 Syntheses of N Carboxyanhydrides, Polypeptides and Polyamides.- 6.3 Silicon in Ring-Opening Polymerization.- 6.4 Various Polymerizations and Polymers.- 6.5 References.- 7 Chemical Modification of Polymers and Surfaces.- 7.1 Coupling Agents-Introduction and Syntheses.- 7.2 Application of Coupling Agents in Composites.- 7.3 Coupling Agents for Chromatography, Immobilization of Metal Ions and Enzymes.- 7.4 Surfactants and Analysis of Silanized Surfaces.- 7.5 Miscellaneous Modification.- 7.6 References.- Appendix A.- Silicon-Based Thermoset Resins.-Appendix B.- Silylation and Silylating Agents.