Thermotropic Liquid Crystal Polymers

Liquid crystal polymers are sometimes called super polymers-with good reason. Their wide range of exceptional properties and ease of processing make them candidates for many demanding applications. This book provides a thorough review of LCP technology with the emphasis on the chemistry, synthesis and characterization of the material in its many variants. Additional chapters cover processing and applications. Addressing a broad range of topics and disciplines, it summarizes previous work, provides insights into this class of polymers, and adds to the understanding of the formation of liquid crystallinity.