Liquid Chromatography of Synthetic Polymers

This book elucidatesthepeculiar phenomenon ofentropy/enthalpy compensation that takes place inhigh performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) ofpolymers. Numerous publications, including some books, are devoted tomolecular characterization ofsynthetic polymers, materials presently produced in large and steadily growing quantities, applying methods ofHPLC. A knowledge ofthemolecular characteristics ofpolymers is indispensable, not only fortheir proper applications butalso fortheir recycling and remediation.Polymer scientists generally focus onsynthesis and potential applications ofpolymers while not giving due attention toan important central link, their comprehensive characterization in context ofdevelopment ofstructure-property correlations. To fill this gap is one oftheaims ofthepresent book.Theprocess ofentropy/enthalpy compensation plays a decisive role in theadvanced method ofpolymer characterization such as liquid chromatography atcritical conditions, eluent gradient interaction chromatography, and temperature gradient interaction chromatography. All chemists working on any aspect of polymer science will find this book a valuable resource for the development of structure-property correlations.