Diffusion in and Through Polymers: Principles and Applications

In this book Dr Vieth treats the overall subject of diffusion in polymers from a unified hands-on point of view. His research foci on polymer sorption and diffusion, structure property relationships for penetrant transport in polymers, and case studies with poly(ethylene terephthalate), provide background as Vieth details important recent breakthroughs in membrane separation processes. His writing supports new understanding of small molecule transport processes in general, of non-equilibrium molecular characterization of glassy polymers, of carrier-supported enzymes and whole cells, of biosensors, and of bioreactor analysis and design.