Infrared Spectroscopy of Polymer Blends

This book concentrates on application of IR spectroscopy for practical problem solving, and features a broad range of sampling techniques encountered by the working polymer scientist. These stress quantification, recognition, and avoidance of artifacts. Application of these techniques to the characterization of polymer blends, composites, and surfaces is reviewed in detail. Raman spectroscopy and alternative methods of obtaining vibrational spectra are also discussed. It is written for industrial government, and academic users of infrared spectroscopy, rather than for theorists. The tutorial format aids self-study or academic course use.