| Fluoropolymers 1: Synthesis 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Hougham, Gareth G. (Editor), Cassidy, Patrick E. (Editor), Johns, Ken (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1475786212 ISBN-13: 9781475786217 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $237.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Textiles & Polymers - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical |
| Dewey: 541 |
| Series: Topics in Applied Chemistry |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6" W x 9" (1.04 lbs) 330 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The fluorine atom, by virtue of its electronegativity, size, and bond strength with carbon, can be used to create compounds with remarkable properties. Small molecules containing fluorine have many positive impacts on everyday life of which blood substitutes, pharmaceuticals, and surface modifiers are only a few examples. Fluoropolymers, too, while traditionally associated with extreme hi- performance applications have found their way into our homes, our clothing, and even our language. A recent American president was often likened to the tribology of PTFE. Since the serendipitous discovery of Teflon at the Dupont Jackson Laboratory in 1938, fluoropolymers have grown steadily in technological and marketplace importance. New synthetic fluorine chemistry, new processes, and new apprec- tion of the mechanisms by which fluorine imparts exceptional properties all contribute to accelerating growth in fluoropolymers. There are many stories of harrowing close calls in the fluorine chemistry lab, especially from the early years, and synthetic challenges at times remain daunting. But, fortunately, modern techniques and facilities have enabled significant strides toward taming both the hazards and synthetic uncertainties. In contrast to past environmental problems associated with fluorocarbon refrigerants, the exceptional properties of fluorine in polymers have great environmental value. Some fluoropolymers are enabling green technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells for automobiles and oxygen-selective membranes for cleaner diesel combustion. |