Polymers from Cycloolefins

Research on cycloolefin polymerization has been continually pursued over the last century. Bringing together the wealth of literature in this area, Polymers from Cycloolefins provides a comprehensive review of the synthesis and properties of polymers made from cycloolefins. Logically organized and accessible, this book introduces the types of cycloolefin polymerization, monomers, initiators, and reaction conditions. It focuses on the essential processes and pays special attention to polymers arising from functionalized cycloolefins and heterocyclic olefins. The text also examines various copolymers that are accessible from cycloolefins and that have many application possibilities.

Introduction. Polymers by Radical Reactions. Polymers by Cationic Mechanism. Polymers by Anionic Mechanism. Polymers by Ziegler-Natta Mechanism. Polymers by Romp Mechanism. Polymers from Functionalized Cycloolefins. Polymers from Heterocyclic Olefins. Copolymers from Cycloolefins. Structure of Poly(Cycloolefin)s. Properties of Poly(Cycloolefin)s. Applications and Future Trends.