Diffusion in Polymers

This state-of-the-art reference examines various aspects of diffusion in polymers that are being quantitatively described and engineered - detailing the phenomenology of diffusion and outlining areas for future research. Emphasizing the importance of fundamental studies throughout, Diffusion in Polymers considers the statistical mechanics of polymers...explains free-volume theory... demonstrates how to correlate experimental data...covers the mathematics of diffusion...delineates the special effects polymeric materials have on transport...elucidates modern theories of non-Fickian diffusion and dual sorption...investigates how to engineer appropriate membrane architectures...introduces the study of melts...discusses polymer molecules of unusual shapes...analyzes the diffusion of one polymer in another...and more Examines various aspects of diffusion in polymers that are being quantitatively described and engineered, detailing the phenomenology of diffusion and outlining areas for future research. This title emphasizes the importance of fundamental studies.