Download or read book Nano- and Micro-mechanics of Polymer Blends and Composites written by József Karger-Kocsis and published by Hanser Gardner Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to give a state-of-art overview on aspects of micro- and nanomechanics of polymers, polymeric blends and composites. Major issues tackled are the followings: 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 will be highlighted on polymeric systems of both academic and practical relevance. The outcome should be a reference book keeping its actuality for, at least, the next decade.