Liquid Crystalline Polymers [electronic resource] : Volume 1-Structure and Chemistry /
Thakur, Vijay Kumar.editor.
Kessler, Michael R.editor.
This book introduces anisotropic innovations in liquid crystalline polymers as well as new nanocomposite materials and testing techniques. The authors detail the newest discoveries of material properties, material types and phases, and material characterization.  This interdisciplinary work creates valuable links that strengthen the approach to the evolving field of liquid crystalline polymers/materials.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Introduction -- Basic concepts -- Development -- Material properties -- Synthesis Techniques -- Chemistry.
This book introduces anisotropic innovations in liquid crystalline polymers as well as new nanocomposite materials and testing techniques. The authors detail the newest discoveries of material properties, material types and phases, and material characterization.  This interdisciplinary work creates valuable links that strengthen the approach to the evolving field of liquid crystalline polymers/materials.
Nanotechnology.
Polymers  .
Thermodynamics.
Heat engineering.
Heat transfer.
Mass transfer.
Materials science.
Nanotechnology.
Polymer Sciences.
Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.