Polymer Research in Microgravity
Author | : James Patton Downey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015053393552 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Polymer Research in Microgravity by : James Patton Downey
Download or read book Polymer Research in Microgravity written by James Patton Downey and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen papers examine how gravity can affect polymerizations and polymer processing and how weightlessness or "microgravity" is achieved. The volume reviews the current research from sounding rocket and orbital investigations, parabolic flight investigations, and ground-based research. Also covered are inorganic to biologically produced polymers, including free-radical polymerization, polymer-dispersed luquid crystals and foams.