Leo Mandelkern is the R.O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at the Florida State University.

Review of the hardback: 'This book is indispensable for scientists working in polymer crystallisation or in polymer materials, also it is especially useful for teachers or postgraduate students who wish to understand the properties of crystalline polymers.' Chemistry and Industry

• 1. Introduction; 2. Fusion of homopolymers; 3. Polymer-diluent mixtures; 4. Polymer-polymer mixtures; 5. Fusion of copolymers; 6. Thermodynamic quantities; 7. Fusion of cross-linked polymers; 8. Oriented crystallization and contractility.

Leo Mandelkern is the R.O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at the Florida State University.

Review of the hardback: 'This book is indispensable for scientists working in polymer crystallisation or in polymer materials, also it is especially useful for teachers or postgraduate students who wish to understand the properties of crystalline polymers.' Chemistry and Industry

• 1. Introduction; 2. Fusion of homopolymers; 3. Polymer-diluent mixtures; 4. Polymer-polymer mixtures; 5. Fusion of copolymers; 6. Thermodynamic quantities; 7. Fusion of cross-linked polymers; 8. Oriented crystallization and contractility.

Leo Mandelkern is the R.O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at the Florida State University.

Review of the hardback: 'This book is indispensable for scientists working in polymer crystallisation or in polymer materials, also it is especially useful for teachers or postgraduate students who wish to understand the properties of crystalline polymers.' Chemistry and Industry

• 1. Introduction; 2. Fusion of homopolymers; 3. Polymer-diluent mixtures; 4. Polymer-polymer mixtures; 5. Fusion of copolymers; 6. Thermodynamic quantities; 7. Fusion of cross-linked polymers; 8. Oriented crystallization and contractility.