Polymers as Rheology Modifiers

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American Chemical Society, 1991 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 345 pages
Best known for their use as bulk materials, polymers when used in small amounts as rheology modifiers can convert simple fluids to high-performance materials. Such additives have found use in paints and coatings, fuels and lubricating oils, cosmetics and personal care products, and food. This 20-chapter book presents a strong mix of industrial and academic contributions that cover rheological concepts, gels and latices, associating polymers, polymer-polymer and polymer-solvent interactions, and deformation-related orientations.

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Contents

Rheological Measurements
18
Extensional Viscometry of Polymer Solutions
48
Preparation Characterization and Rheological Behavior
62
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