Photodegradation of Polymers

The greatest benefit of this book is that it covers for the first time the latest development relating polymer degradation with physical processes. Experiments are collected and the practical aspects are shown. This book is of interest to all engineers and scientists in industry and universities working in polymer and materials science or in physics in the field of photodegradation.

Contents: Absorption of Radiation.- Electronically Excited States in Polymers.- Electronic Energy Transfer Processes in Polymers.- Photo-Oxidative Degradation.- Physical Factors which Influence Photodegradation.- Kinetic Treatments of Degradation.- Photodegradation of Solid Polymers.- Photodecomposition of Polymers by Laser Radiation.- Practical Aspects of Polymer Photodegradation.