Light Scattering, Size Exclusion Chromatography and Asymmetric Flow Field Flow Fractionation (eBook)

A comprehensive, practical approach to three powerful methods of
polymer analysis and characterization



This book serves as a complete compendium of three important
methods widely used for the characterization of synthetic and
natural polymers--light scattering, size exclusion
chromatography (SEC), and asymmetric flow field flow fractionation
(A4F). Featuring numerous up-to-date examples of experimental
results obtained by light scattering, SEC, and A4F measurements,
Light Scattering, Size Exclusion Chromatography and Asymmetric Flow
Field Flow Fractionation takes an all-in-one approach to deliver a
complete and thorough explanation of the principles, theories, and
instrumentation needed to characterize polymers from the viewpoint
of their molar mass distribution, size, branching, and aggregation.
This comprehensive resource:

* Is the only book gathering light scattering, size exclusion
chromatography, and asymmetric flow field flow fractionation into a
single text

* Systematically compares results of size exclusion chromatography
with results of asymmetric flow field flow fractionation, and how
these two methods complement each other

* Provides in-depth guidelines for reproducible and correct
determination of molar mass and molecular size of polymers using
SEC or A4F coupled with a multi-angle light scattering detector

* Offers a detailed overview of the methodology, detection, and
characterization of polymer branching

Light Scattering, Size Exclusion Chromatography and Asymmetric
Flow Field Flow Fractionation should be of great interest to all
those engaged in the polymer analysis and characterization in
industrial and university research, as well as in manufacturing
quality control laboratories. Both beginners and experienced can
confidently rely on this volume to confirm their own understanding
or to help interpret their results.