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Semi‐crystalline fluorinated polymers
Author(s) -
Giannetti Enzo
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0126(200101)50:1<10::aid-pi614>3.0.co;2-w
Subject(s) - polymer , materials science , microstructure , fluorine , chemical resistance , crystal structure , thermal , nanotechnology , composite material , thermodynamics , organic chemistry , chemistry , metallurgy , physics
Semi‐crystalline fluorinated polymers represent an interesting class of high‐performing, melt‐processible materials. Structure–properties relationships are discussed at a molecular level starting from the atomic properties of the fluorine atom. Their synthesis and microstructure are reported in detail. Further focus is given to their thermal resistance, crystalline structure, mechanical and thermodynamic behaviour, as well as to some other miscellaneous properties. Finally, some main applications are briefly dealt with. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry