Rheology is the science and technology that deals with the deformation of polymeric or plastic materials. In this monograph the field of polymer rheology is explained with emphasis on the chemical theory. The book provides basic information on rheology for nonspecialists and gives clear explanations of the various phenomena. The author has developed a new theory of thermodynamics and kinetics using a model of multi-size pseudo crosslinks that provides a comprehensive principle to show how links in chain molecules affect the melting temperatures and determine polymer properties such as viscoelasticity, melt viscosity and elastic and plastic behaviour of bulk polymers. The theory can be extended to include the strength of rubber and plastics, active fillers and adhesion, friction and abrasion.

From the contents: Thermodynamics of Dilute Polymer Solutions

Transition Temperatures
Mechano- and Hydrodynamics
Rubber Elasticity
Molecular Dynamics of Viscoelasticity
Accounts of Viscoelasticity with the Pseudo Crosslink Model
Rheology for Large Deformation
Gel and Suspension
Strength of Rubber and Active Filler
Strength of Plastics and Fibers
Adhesives
Friction and Abrasion of Rubber
Polymer Blends
New Block Copolymers
Pseudo Crosslink Model - A New Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Chain Molecules
Theory of Glass Transition
Theory of Melting and Softening
Theory of Effect of Polymer Glass Transition Temperature
Theory of Viscosity and Diffusion
Theory of Viscoelasticity
Theory of Rheology of Bulk Polymers
Theory and Elasticity of Rubber and Cohesion
Theory of Strength of Vulcanized Rubber
Theory of Active Filler
Theory of Impact Strength of Plastics
Theory of Strength of Fiber and Ultimate Strength.