Chemistry International
Vol. 23, No.3
May 2001
New
Book
Catalytic
Polymerization of Cycloolefins. Ionic, Ziegler-Natta, and Ring-Opening
Metathesis Polymerization
A new book by V. Dragutan (Institute of Organic Chemistry of
the Romanian Academy, 202B Spl. Independentei, 71141 Bucharest, Romania)
and R. Streck (Hüls AG, Marl, Germany; retired), published
in the Series on Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 131, by Elsevier,
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Hardcover, 2000, 1292 pages. ISBN 0-444-89519-1, NLG 775.00, USD 406.00.
This book covers the most important topics concerning cationic Ziegler-Natta
and ring-opening metathesis polymerization of cycloolefins. The work
describes the major pathways that cycloolefins can follow under the
action of specific catalytic systemsessentially vinyl and ring-opening
polymerization, both reaction types allowing the manufacture of distinct
products with wide applicability in modern technologies. Comprehensive
data available on this subject are logically and systematically selected
and reviewed throughout 18 chapters, according to the basic catalytic
processes involved, types of monomers and catalysts employed, reaction
conditions, and application fields. Modern trends in design of chiral
metallocene catalysts, well-defined living metathesis catalysts, and
catalysts tolerant toward functionalities and water systems are highlighted.
Dragutan and Streck discuss in detail relevant aspects of the processes
outlined above, including reaction thermodynamics, kinetics, mechanisms,
and stereochemistry, and they correlate the structure of manufactured
polymers with their chemical and physical- mechanical properties. Related
important topics include Ziegler-Natta polymerization of olefins and
dienes, atom transfer radical polymerization of vinyl compounds, metathesis
of olefins and acetylenes, acyclic diene metathesis reactions, carbonyl
olefination reactions, metathesis polymerization of acetylenes, metathesis
degradation of polymers, and ring-opening polymerization of heterocycles.
Special emphasis is placed on manufacture of commercial products, new
polymers and copolymers of potential interest for industry, and design
and synthesis of specialty polymers with particular structures, architectures,
and desired properties.
The book critically evaluates the most recent achievements reported
in the field and outlines modern trends in research and application
of catalytic processes for cycloolefin polymerization. For the first
time, comprehensive information about the published data on the subject
up to now is provided for both academic and industrial researchers working
in the areas of polymer chemistry, organic and organometallic chemistry,
surface science and catalysis, petrochemistry, and chemical engineering.
The content of this volume will also be of interest to other scientists
and advanced students and industrialists working in chemistry, as well
as in areas such as computer technology, telecommunications, microelectronics,
fine mechanics, optics, medicine, construction, transportation, and
agriculture.
This stimulating book offers an enlightening introduction and quick
documentation on the subject, as well as a solid, in-depth background
in the field. Moreover, the volume contains a wealth of useful information
for specialists applying polymers in various scientific and industrial
areas, such as computer technology, telecommunications, microelectronics,
fine mechanics, optics, medicine, construction, transportation, sports,
and agriculture.
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