Phase transitions in polymers : the role of metastable states /: the role of metastable states. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Stephen Z.D. Cheng.
• Other Names: Cheng, Stephen Z. D, 1949-
• Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transitions. 3. Concepts of metastable states. 4. Metastable states in phase transitions of polymers. 5. Metastable states observed due to phase transformation kinetics in polymers. 6. Interdependence of metastable states on different length scales in polymers. 7. Outlook - A Personal View. Index.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (324 pages)
• Subjects: 620.192; Polymers; Phase transformations (Statistical physics); Nonequilibrium thermodynamics; Polymères -- Propriétés thermiques; Polymères; Transitions de phase; États métastables (Chimie); Polymères; Transitions de phases; États métastables (physique)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080558202; 0080558208
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