TY - BOOK AU - Karger-Kocsis,Jozsef AU - Fakirov,Stoyko TI - Nano- and micro-mechanics of polymer blends and composites SN - 1569904359 (hardcover) PY - 2009/// CY - [S.l.] PB - Hanser Publications N2 - This book gives a state-of-art overview on aspects of micro- and nanomechanics of polymers, polymeric blends and composites. Major issues tackled are the following: experimental techniques to study the mechanical performance of polymer systems especially in respect with molecular, supermolecular and filler architectures on suitable model materials; prediction methods of the mechanical performance (short- and long-term properties); modeling tools and approaches. All these aspects are highlighted on polymeric systems of both academic and practical relevance. Contents: (I) Polymers. (II) Nanocomposites: Influence of Preparation. (III) Nano- and Microcomposites: Interphase. (IV) Nano- and Microcomposites: Characterization. (V) Nanocomposites: Modeling UR - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1569904359/chopaconline-20 ER -