Multidimensional Solid-State NMR and Polymers
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Multidimensional Solid-State NMR and Polymers
Klaus Schmidt-Rohr , and Hans Wolfgang Spiess
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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ASIN: 0126266301

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NMR spectroscopy is the most valuable and versatile analytical tool in chemistry. While excellent monographs exist on high-resolution NMR in liquids and solids, this is the first book to address multidimensional solid-state NMR. Multidimensional techniques enable researchers to obtain detailed information about the structure, dynamics, orientation, and phase separation of solids, which provides the basis of a better understanding of materials properties on the molecular level.Dramatic progress-much of it pioneered by the authors-has been achieved in this area, especially in synthetic polymers. Solid-state NMR now favorably competes with well-established techniques, such as light, x-ray, or neutron scattering, electron microscopy, and dielectric and mechanical relaxation.
The application of multidimensional solid-state NMR inevitably involves use of concepts from different fields of science. This book also provides the first comprehensive treatment of both the new experimental techniques and the theoretical concepts needed in more complex data analysis. The text addresses spectroscopists and polymer scientists by treating the subject on different levels; descriptive, technical, and mathematical approaches are used when appropriate. It presents an overview of new developments with numerous experimental examples and illustrations, which will appeal to readers interested in both the information content as well as the potential of solid-state NMR. The book also contains many previously unpublished details that will be appreciated by those who want to perform the experiments. The techniques described are applicable not only to the study of synthetic polymers but to numerous problems in solid-state physics, chemistry, materials science, and biophysics.

Key Features
* Presents original theories and new perspectives on scattering techniques
* Provides a systematic treatment of the whole subject
* Gives readers access to previously unpublished material
* Includes extensive illustrations

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4 out of 5 stars good reference book.......2005-03-11

Definitely a very comprehensive textbook which treats many relevant and modern advances in the field. A must-have for every researcher in solid state NMR. Downside is that the book is written in the style of a reference book, and not really good as teaching material. But overall I give it 4 stars. Michael Mehring's book on solid state nmr is still the best teaching manual to learn the theory.

5 out of 5 stars highly recommended.......2001-06-27

One of the best books on solid-state NMR currently published. The authors present a thorough overview of theory of solids NMR with the focus on applications in polymer science. Would be one of my first choices for a graduate level textbook in solid-state NMR. Targeted at an intermediate reader familiar with the basic concepts of NMR. Highly recommended
Advances in Polymer Science: Characterization of Polymers in Solid State I: Part A:Nmr and Other Spectroscopic Methods Part B: Mechanical Methods
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    Advances in Polymer Science: Characterization of Polymers in Solid State I: Part A:Nmr and Other Spectroscopic Methods Part B: Mechanical Methods
    H.H. Kausch , and H.G. Zachmann
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    Landolt-Bornstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - Vol. III/35, Subvolume D - NMR Data for Carbon 13, Part 4 Natural Products
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      M.P. Dhobal
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      Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is based on the fact that certain nuclei exhibit a magnetic moment, oriented by a magnetic field, and absorb characteristic frequencies in the radiofrequency part of the spectrum. The spectral lines of the nuclei are highly influenced by the chemical environment i.e. the structure and interaction of the molecules. NMR is now the leading technique and a powerful tool for the investigation of the structure and interaction of molecules. The present Landolt-Börnstein volume III/35 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Data is therefore of major interest to all scientists and engineers who intend to use NMR to study the structure and the binding of molecules. Volume III/35 "NMR-Data" is divided into several subvolumes and parts. Subvolume III/35A contains the nuclei 11B and 31P, subvolume III/35B contains the nuclei 19F and 15N, subvolume III/35C contains the nucleus 1H, subvolume III/35D contains the nucleus 13C, subvolume III/35E contains the nucleus 17O, and subvolume III/35G contains the nucleus 77Se. More nuclei will be presented later.

      NMR Spectroscopy of Polymers in Solution and in the Solid State (Acs Symposium Series)
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        NMR Spectroscopy of Polymers in Solution and in the Solid State (Acs Symposium Series)
        H. N. Cheng , and Alan D. English
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        NMR Spectroscopy of Polymers in Solution and in the Solid State provides reviews and original papers on the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for polymers. Both synthetic and natural polymers are covered. This book also discusses both solution and solid state NMR.
        Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Solid Polymers (Cambridge Solid State Science Series)
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          Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Solid Polymers (Cambridge Solid State Science Series)
          Vincent J. McBrierty , and Kenneth J. Packer
          Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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          This book is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the principles and practice of modern NMR spectroscopy of solid polymers to determine their structure and dynamics at a molecular level. The book deals with the development of many new NMR capabilities, including high-resolution techniques for solids, multi-dimensional methods, deuterium NMR and others. All of these developments have contributed to a dramatic increase in the power and applicability of NMR for the characterization, at a molecular level, of the dynamics and structural organization of polymeric solids. A chapter on applications emphasizes polymer types and properties, and the authors include an introduction to all the main principles of NMR involved in its application to solid polymers.
          Solid State NMR of Polymers
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            Solid State NMR of Polymers

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            Solid State NMR of Polymers (Studies in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry)
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              Solid State NMR of Polymers (Studies in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry)

              Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
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              In polymer science and technology, the advanced development of various new polymer materials with excellent properties and functions is desirable. For this purpose it is necesary to determine the exact relationship between physical properties and molecular structure-dynamics with powerful techniques. One such technique is solid state NMR. Recently, high resolution NMR studies of solids have been realized by using advanced pulse and mechanical techniques, which has resulted in a variety of structural and dynamical information on polymer systems. Solid state NMR has provided characteristic information which cannot be obtained by other spectroscopic methods.

              This book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the principles of NMR, important NMR parameters such as chemical shifts, relaxation times, dipolar interactions, quadrupolar interactions, pulse techniques and new NMR methods. In the second part, applications of NMR to a variety of polymer systems in the solid state are described.

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              • Contains an up-to-date and comprehensive account of solid state NMR of polymers by leading researchers in the field

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              This book will be of interest to the NMR community, and will be invaluable for both the beginner and the expert.
              Solid state [.sup.19.F] NMR study of crystal transformation in PVDF and its nanocomposites.(polyvinylidene fluoride): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
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                Solid state [.sup.19.F] NMR study of crystal transformation in PVDF and its nanocomposites.(polyvinylidene fluoride): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
                Pramoda K. Pallathadka , S.S. Tay , Tianxi Liu , and Peter Sprenger
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                Release Date: 2006-12-28

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                This digital document is an article from Polymer Engineering and Science, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 3856 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

                From the author: The polymorphism of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and its nanocomposites was studied by means of solid state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. [.sup.13.C] cross polarization magic angle spinning ([.sup.13.C] CP MAS) NMR spectra were recorded using simultaneous high-power decoupling on both the proton and fluorine channels. Both [.sup.1.H] [right arrow] [.sup.13.C] and [.sup.19.F] [right arrow] [.sup.13.C] CP experiments were conducted, giving identical results apart from intensity variations due to the CP efficiency. Two main resonances for the C[F.sub.2] and the C[H.sub.2] groups were observed for both neat PVDF (PVDF-C0) and the nanocomposite containing 2 wt% clay (PVDF-C2) samples. [.sup.19.F] CP MAS spectra were obtained from long proton spin-lock experiments with a shorter contact time. The results showed two strong resonances at -84 and -98 ppm with equal intensities, representing the [alpha]-form crystalline structure of PVDF. It was shown that the clay induces the crystallization of PVDF in [beta]-form. Our earlier investigations using thermal analysis and X-ray scattering methods also showed crystal transformation of PVDF in its clay nanocomposites. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 46: 1684-1690, 2006. [c] 2006 Society of Plastics Engineers

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                Title: Solid state [.sup.19.F] NMR study of crystal transformation in PVDF and its nanocomposites.(polyvinylidene fluoride)
                Author: Pramoda K. Pallathadka
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                Date: December 1, 2006
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                Solid state two-dimensional NMR studies of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) reaction in wood.(adhesives): An article from: Forest Products Journal
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                  Solid state two-dimensional NMR studies of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) reaction in wood.(adhesives): An article from: Forest Products Journal
                  Shanci Bao , William A. Daunch , Yahong Sun , Peter L. Rinaldi , Joseph J. Marcinko , and Chris Phanopoulos
                  Manufacturer: Forest Products Society
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                  ASIN: B0008DP388
                  Release Date: 2005-07-31

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                  This digital document is an article from Forest Products Journal, published by Forest Products Society on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 5340 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                  Title: Solid state two-dimensional NMR studies of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) reaction in wood.(adhesives)
                  Author: Shanci Bao
                  Publication: Forest Products Journal (Refereed)
                  Date: June 1, 2003
                  Publisher: Forest Products Society
                  Volume: 53 Issue: 6 Page: 63(9)

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                  Studies of the Aging of Nafion[R]/Silicate Nanocomposites Using [Si.sup.29] Solid State NMR Spectroscopy.(nuclear magnetic resonance): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
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                    Studies of the Aging of Nafion[R]/Silicate Nanocomposites Using [Si.sup.29] Solid State NMR Spectroscopy.(nuclear magnetic resonance): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
                    S. K. Young , W. L. Jarrett , and K. A. Mauritz
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                    Title: Studies of the Aging of Nafion[R]/Silicate Nanocomposites Using [Si.sup.29] Solid State NMR Spectroscopy.(nuclear magnetic resonance)
                    Author: S. K. Young
                    Publication: Polymer Engineering and Science (Refereed)
                    Date: September 1, 2001
                    Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
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                      The Teachers and Writers Handbook of Poetic Forms
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                      5 out of 5 stars Instructive and inspirational.......2007-08-03

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                      5 out of 5 stars Simply the Best Poetry Handbook.......2005-03-08

                      No adequate superlative exists for this poetry handbook--simply the best on the market. Rarely does a writing handbook work for all age groups, but this solid one does. Even elementary teachers could use some of the poetic forms, such as couplets, haiku, and nonsense poems, for their classes, and, yet, professional writers can dip into this densely rich (yet compact) volume and pull out an appropriate form from the 75+ forms offered.

                      I have used this handbook for my college creative writing classes since 1998; as writing fads come and go, this poetry handbook endures because it offers a simple, yet interesting, approach to writing poetry: a short history of the form; a brief explanation on how the form works; when appropriate, a sample poem (or verses) showing the form in action; and, in some cases, a diagram for the more complicated forms, such as the sestina and pantoum.

                      Semester after semester, my students praise this book, and many decide to keep it for their libraries, instead of reselling it to the college bookstore. I keep searching, but I have not been able to find its fiction handbook counterpart. Ron Padgett has done a fine job of compiling the forms, researching their histories, and finding stellar sample poems to show how the forms work. I hope this handbook NEVER goes out of print!

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                      I use this book all the time! I've had it for over 10 years and find myself continually going back to it. Recently I began writing a poem every morning before getting out of bed, and this book is invaluable for helping wake up my brain and start the creative juices flowing. The forms are clearly defined with good examples given, and the sheer number of forms included is inspiring! If one isn't working for me that morning, I simply flip to another. I've used this book with teenagers and with adults in poetry-writing exercises--it works well with all ages.

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                                      BankruptcyBankruptcy | Business | Law | Subjects | Books
                                      ContractsContracts | Business | Law | Subjects | Books
                                      GeneralGeneral | Law | Subjects | Books
                                      ASIN: 1596226013
                                      Release Date: 2006-10-31

                                      Product Description

                                      Understanding the Issues Behind Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy is an authoritative, insider s perspective on best practices for bankruptcy and financial restructuring, with a focus on strategies for structuring executory contracts. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation s leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of protecting clients from bankruptcy risks and discuss options for companies who are in financial distress. By providing an overview of executory contracts and unexpired leases in Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, the reader is introduced to a wealth of knowledge these seasoned professionals have to offer. From the assignment of contracts to a third party to the timing and procedures around the assumption or rejection of executory contracts and unexpired leases, these top bankruptcy lawyers discuss overall drafting techniques and strategies for minimizing bankruptcy risks. They carefully outline the similarities and differences between representing both creditors and debtors, as well as those between representing creditor committees and examiners. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies for planning defensively, keeping abreast of change, and finding creative solutions in a variable area of law. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field
                                      Video Leadership Seminars: Understanding Bankruptcy & Restructuring Options for Executives With Lynn P. Harrison III of Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (Video Leadership Seminars)
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                                        Video Leadership Seminars: Understanding Bankruptcy & Restructuring Options for Executives With Lynn P. Harrison III of Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (Video Leadership Seminars)
                                        Lynn P., III Harrison
                                        Manufacturer: ReedLogic
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: CD-ROM

                                        GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                                        Business LawBusiness Law | Reference | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                                        BankruptcyBankruptcy | Business | Law | Subjects | Books
                                        GeneralGeneral | Law | Subjects | Books
                                        BankruptcyBankruptcy | Business | Law | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
                                        GeneralGeneral | Business | Law | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
                                        ASIN: 1597011029

                                        Product Description

                                        The goal of this Video Leadership Seminar is to provide executives with critical information on understanding bankruptcy and restructuring options. The DVD is viewable on any computer or Video iPod and features 90 minutes of live video with Lynn P. Harrison III of Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP sharing his best practices on various strategies and external factors that play into a bankruptcy or restructuring situation. The Video Leadership Seminar provides an inside look at the options executives have when contemplating or embarking upon a bankruptcy/restructuring path and how to interpret the best course of action for your management team, company, and investors. Topics covered in the Video Leadership Seminar include: 1) The five options you have when contemplating bankruptcy or restructuring; 2) A checklist to help decide which is the best path to pursue for your company; 3) Step by step strategies for pursuing down the best course of action for your company; 4) Understanding implications on the management team, employees, investors and other groups; 5) A walkthrough of the major laws affecting bankruptcy and how they might impact your company; 6) An overview of due diligence steps taken by a seasoned attorney; 7) Step-by-step for handling Chapter 11; 8) Negotiation strategies with creditors; 9) A future-oriented look at where bankruptcy issues and laws might be headed; 10) Case Studies of specific situations and how they might relate to your company; 11) Roles and motivations of key players in a bankruptcy/restructuring situation.
                                        Video Leadership Seminars: Understanding Bankruptcy & Restructuring Options in 60 Minutes With Melvin S. Hoffman of Looney & Grossman LLP (Video Leadership Seminars)
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                                          Video Leadership Seminars: Understanding Bankruptcy & Restructuring Options in 60 Minutes With Melvin S. Hoffman of Looney & Grossman LLP (Video Leadership Seminars)
                                          Melvin Hoffman
                                          Manufacturer: ReedLogic Studios
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: CD-ROM

                                          LeadershipLeadership | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                                          BankingBanking | Business | Law | Subjects | Books
                                          BankruptcyBankruptcy | Business | Law | Subjects | Books
                                          GeneralGeneral | Law | Subjects | Books
                                          ASIN: 1597011525
                                          Release Date: 2006-09-30

                                          Product Description

                                          The goal of this Video Leadership Seminar is to provide executives and lawyers with critical information on filing for bankruptcy, as well as proven restructuring options. The DVD is viewable on any computer or iPod (that supports video) and features 50 minutes of live video with Melvin S. Hoffman of Looney & Grossman sharing his knowledge on specific strategies to be employed and deciding which course of action is the best for management, investors and employees. The Video Leadership Seminar provides essential information for restructuring, including the steps to take and what to avoid, as well as an overall framework and timeline for how to proceed. Topics covered in the Video Leadership Seminar™ include: - Strategies for monitoring financials - The key options to consider when filing for bankruptcy - Step by step guide for filing for bankruptcy - The three most important considerations for management when filing bankruptcy to solve financial problems - Details of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and other laws governing bankruptcy - Roles and motivations of each key player - Case Studies of specific situations and what you can learn from them
                                          Remington's business man's manual of bankruptcy law;: A treatise in plain language for business men who have to do with bankruptcy law and bankruptcy courts, ... in understanding the law and its practice,
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                                            Remington's business man's manual of bankruptcy law;: A treatise in plain language for business men who have to do with bankruptcy law and bankruptcy courts, ... in understanding the law and its practice,
                                            Harold Remington
                                            Manufacturer: Bankruptcy Book Concern
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Unknown Binding

                                            BankruptcyBankruptcy | Business | Law | Subjects | Books
                                            ASIN: B0008BIBW0

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                                            9. Physical and Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Chemicals, Supplement 1
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