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Polymer Surface Modification

Author : K. L. Mittal
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004165908
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Book Synopsis Polymer Surface Modification by : K. L. Mittal

Download or read book Polymer Surface Modification written by K. L. Mittal and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-02-28 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topic of polymer surface modification is of tremendous contemporary interest because of its critical importance in many and varied technological applications where polymers are used. Currently there is brisk research activity in unraveling the mechanisms of surface modification and finding ways to prolong the life of surface treatment. Also there is acute interest and need to devise new, improved and economical means to modify polymer surfaces. This book is divided into three parts as follows: Part 1: Surface Modification Techniques; Part 2: Interfacial Aspects and Adhesion; Part 3: General Papers. The topics covered include: various techniques for surface modification including plasma (both vacuum and atmospheric pressure), ozone, photografting, UV photo-oxidation, laser, use of charged particles and others for a variety of polymers; longevity of surface treatment; hydrophobic recovery; fabrication of high-density polymer nano-dots; immobilization of organometallic catalysts on textile carrier materials; polymer membrane antifouling properties; electroless metallization of polymers; effects of surface modification on interfacial shear strength of composites, cord/rubber adhesion, adhesion of UV-curable coatings and attachment of hyperbranched polymers; plasma polymerization; block copolymers; application of plasma technology in decontamination of heat-sensitive polymer surfaces. In essence this book reflects the current state-of-the-knowledge in the arena and represents the work of many renowned scientists and technologists. It should be of interest to anyone with a desire or need to learn the latest R&D activity in this domain and the information contained here should be very valuable in deciding the optimum surface modification technique for his/her particular requirements.

Surface Analysis of Polymers by XPS and Static SIMS

Author : D. Briggs
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521352223
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (213 download)

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Book Synopsis Surface Analysis of Polymers by XPS and Static SIMS by : D. Briggs

Download or read book Surface Analysis of Polymers by XPS and Static SIMS written by D. Briggs and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-04-02 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth treatment of the instrumentation, physical bases and applications of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and static secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SSIMS) with a specific focus on the subject of polymeric materials. XPS and SSIMS are widely accepted as the two most powerful techniques for polymer surface chemical analysis, particularly in the context of industrial research and problem solving. In this book, the techniques of XPS and SSIMS are described and in each case the author explains what type of information may be obtained. The book also includes details of case studies emphasising the complementary and joint application of XPS and SSIMS in the investigation of polymer surface structure and its relationship to the properties of the material. This book will be of value to academic and industrial researchers interested in polymer surfaces and surface analysis.

Surface Modification of Polymeric Biomaterials

Author : Buddy D. Ratner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1489919538
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Book Synopsis Surface Modification of Polymeric Biomaterials by : Buddy D. Ratner

Download or read book Surface Modification of Polymeric Biomaterials written by Buddy D. Ratner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applications of synthetic materials in medicine date back over 4000 year2. The Egyptians used linen as sutures. In the Roman Empire, gold was used in dentistry. Perhaps even earlier, ivory and bone may have been used in the body by practitioners of the healing arts. The historical origins of modem biomaterials science are also hard to precisely trace, but many of the ideas that define biomaterials as we know them today evolved in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Surface modification technology has played a prominent role in biomaterials science, and has paralleled the evolution of the modem field. In a symposium organized by the Artifical Heart Program of the NIH National Heart Institute and the Artificial Kidney program of the NIH National Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Diseases, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1968, there were already a number of presentations on surface modification. Surface characterization at that time included scanning electron microscopy, ellipsometry, contact angle methods, and infrared internal reflection methods.

Nonthermal Plasmas for Materials Processing

Author : Jörg Florian Friedrich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119364760
Total Pages : 805 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (193 download)

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Book Synopsis Nonthermal Plasmas for Materials Processing by : Jörg Florian Friedrich

Download or read book Nonthermal Plasmas for Materials Processing written by Jörg Florian Friedrich and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NONTHERMAL PLASMAS FOR MATERIALS PROCESSING This unique book covers the physical and chemical aspects of plasma chemistry with polymers and gives new insights into the interaction of physics and chemistry of nonthermal plasmas and their applications in materials science for physicists and chemists. The properties and characteristics of plasmas, elementary (collision) processes in the gas phase, plasma surface interactions, gas discharge plasmas and technical plasma sources, atmospheric plasmas, plasma diagnostics, polymers and plasmas, plasma polymerization, post-plasma processes, plasma, and wet-chemical processing, plasma-induced generation of functional groups, and the chemical reactions on these groups along with a few exemplary applications are discussed in this comprehensive but condensed state-of-the-art book on plasma chemistry and its dependence on plasma physics. While plasma physics, plasma chemistry, and polymer science are often handled separately, the aim of the authors is to harmoniously join the physics and chemistry of low-pressure and atmospheric-pressure plasmas with polymer surface chemistry and polymerization and to compare such chemistry with classic chemistry. Readers will find in these chapters Interaction of plasma physics and chemistry in plasmas and at the surface of polymers; Explanation and interpretation of physical and chemical mechanisms on plasma polymerization and polymer surface modification; Introduction of modern techniques in plasma diagnostics, surface analysis of solids, and special behavior of polymers on exposure to plasmas; Discussion of the conflict of energy-rich plasma species with permanent energy supply and the much lower binding energies in polymers and alternatives to avoid random polymer decomposition Technical applications such as adhesion, cleaning, wettability, textile modification, coatings, films, etc. New perspectives are explained about how to use selective and mild processes to allow post-plasma chemistry on non-degraded polymer surfaces. Audience Physicists, polymer chemists, materials scientists, industrial engineers in biomedicine, coatings, printing, etc.

Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites

Author : Khouloud Jlassi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323461611
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Book Synopsis Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites by : Khouloud Jlassi

Download or read book Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites written by Khouloud Jlassi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clay–Polymer Nanocomposites is a complete summary of the existing knowledge on this topic, from the basic concepts of synthesis and design to their applications in timely topics such as high-performance composites, environment, and energy issues. This book covers many aspects of synthesis such as in- situ polymerization within the interlamellar spacing of the clays or by reaction of pristine or pre-modified clays with reactive polymers and prepolymers. Indeed, nanocomposites can be prepared at industrial scale by melt mixing. Regardless the synthesis method, much is said in this book about the importance of theclay pre-modification step, which is demonstrated to be effective, on many occasions, in obtaining exfoliated nanocomposites. Clay–Polymer Nanocomposites reports the background to numerous characterization methods including solid state NMR, neutron scattering, diffraction and vibrational techniques as well as surface analytical methods, namely XPS, inverse gas chromatography and nitrogen adsorption to probe surface composition, wetting and textural/structural properties. Although not described in dedicated chapters, numerous X-ray diffraction patterns of clay–polymer nanocomposites and reference materials are displayed to account for the effects of intercalation and exfoliations of layered aluminosilicates. Finally, multiscale molecular simulation protocols are presenting for predicting morphologies and properties of nanostructured polymer systems with industrial relevance. As far as applications are concerned, Clay–Polymer Nanocomposites examines structural composites such as clay–epoxy and clay–biopolymers, the use of clay–polymer nanocomposites as reactive nanocomposite fillers, catalytic clay-(conductive) polymers and similar nanocomposites for the uptake of hazardous compounds or for controlled drug release, antibacterial applications, energy storage, and more. - The most comprehensive coverage of the state of the art in clay–polymer nanocomposites, from synthesis and design to opportunities and applications - Covers the various methods of characterization of clay–polymer nanocomposites - including spectroscopy, thermal analyses, and X-ray diffraction - Includes a discussion of a range of application areas, including biomedicine, energy storage, biofouling resistance, and more

Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: Characterization, Modification and Application

Author : Kash L. Mittal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466563702
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Book Synopsis Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: Characterization, Modification and Application by : Kash L. Mittal

Download or read book Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: Characterization, Modification and Application written by Kash L. Mittal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymeric materials are used for a legion of applications in a wide array of technological areas, and their proper surface/interface characteristics are of cardinal importance for their applications. Therefore, the need to characterize polymer surfaces/interfaces and their suitable modification to impart desired characteristics is quite patent. This book chronicles the proceedings of the Symposium on Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: Characterization, Modification and Application held as a part of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, Boston, May 7--11, 1995. The articles in this book address many aspects of polymer surfaces and interfaces. Topics covered include: various ways (chemical, photochemical, laser, flame, corona) to modify polymer surfaces; modification of contact lens surfaces; various ways to analyze/characterize polymer surfaces; metal/polymer interfaces; metal/polyimide adhesion; metal/self-assembled organic monolayer interfaces; polymer alignment layers for liquid crystals; alignment of liquid crystal surfaces; polyimide alignment layers; molecular re-orientation of polymer surfaces; plasma polymerized organic coatings; epoxy/fiber interphase; epoxy underfill materials for packaging integrated circuits; transport in polymers; polymer miscibility; and cell adhesion.

Nanostructured Materials based on Noble Metals for Advanced Biological Applications

Author : Iole Venditti
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039288334
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (392 download)

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Book Synopsis Nanostructured Materials based on Noble Metals for Advanced Biological Applications by : Iole Venditti

Download or read book Nanostructured Materials based on Noble Metals for Advanced Biological Applications written by Iole Venditti and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Special Issue “Nanostructured Materials Based on Noble Metals for Advanced Biological Applications” highlights the recent progress in gold and silver nanomaterials preparation/synthesis as well as their innovative applications in advanced applications, such as in nanomedicine and nanosensors. It is nowadays generally accepted that nanostructured noble metals allow the production of highly competitive materials. In fact, a specific design and rather simple and reliable preparation techniques can be used to obtain optimized material uses and possibilities for their reusability. One expects amazing future developments for these nanotechnologies from research laboratories to key industrial areas. The Guest Editor and the MDPI staff are therefore pleased to offer this Special Issue to interested readers, including researchers, graduate and PhD students as well as postdoctoral researchers, but also to the entire community interested in the wide world of nanomaterials.

Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Author : Stefan Hüfner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662032090
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis Photoelectron Spectroscopy by : Stefan Hüfner

Download or read book Photoelectron Spectroscopy written by Stefan Hüfner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photoelectron Spectroscopy presents an up-to-date introduction to the field by comprehensively treating the electronic structures of atoms, molecules, solids, and surfaces. Brief descriptions are given of inverse photoemission, spin-polarized photoemission and photoelectron diffraction. Experimental aspects are considered throughout the book and the results are carefully interpreted in terms of the theory. A wealth of measured data is presented in tabulator form for easy use by experimentalists.

Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Author : Stephan Hüfner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662092808
Total Pages : 671 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis Photoelectron Spectroscopy by : Stephan Hüfner

Download or read book Photoelectron Spectroscopy written by Stephan Hüfner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, S. Hüfner, presents an authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the field by comprehensively treating the electronic structures of atoms, molecules, solids, and surfaces. Brief descriptions are given of inverse photoemission, spin-polarized photoemission and photoelectron diffraction. Experimental aspects are considered throughout the third edition book and the results are carefully interpreted in terms of the theory. A wealth of measured data is presented in tabulator form for easy use by experimentalists. The reader will learn about the basic technique of photoemission spectroscopy and obtain the necessary background for work based on this book.

Characterization and Analysis of Polymers

Author : Wiley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470233001
Total Pages : 987 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Characterization and Analysis of Polymers written by Wiley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-08 with total page 987 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Wiley's renowned Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, this book provides coverage of key methods of characterization of the physical and chemical properties of polymers, including atomic force microscopy, chromatographic methods, laser light scattering, nuclear magnetic resonance, and thermal analysis, among others. Written by prominent scholars from around the world, this reference presents over twenty-five self -contained articles on the most used analytical techniques currently practiced in polymer science.

Colloidal Polymers

Author : Abdelhamid Elaissari
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0824756460
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Colloidal Polymers written by Abdelhamid Elaissari and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-08-06 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst developments in nanotechnology and successes in catalytic emulsion polymerization of olefins, polymerization in dispersed media is arousing an increasing interest from both practical and fundamental points of view. This text describes ultramodern approaches to synthesis, preparation, characterization, and functionalization of latexes, nanoparticles, and numerous additional colloidal polymer systems. In chapters contributed by leading international researchers, it communicates critical parameters for method selection, presents guidelines for controlling structural and colloid properties, presents recent results and information on polymer colloids, and describes other tools to assist in the production of desirable outcomes.

Surface Analysis Methods in Materials Science

Author : D.J. O'Connor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 366205227X
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis Surface Analysis Methods in Materials Science by : D.J. O'Connor

Download or read book Surface Analysis Methods in Materials Science written by D.J. O'Connor and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to the use of surface analysis techniques, now in its second edition, has expanded to include more techniques, current applications and updated references. It outlines the application of surface analysis techniques to a broad range of studies in materials science and engineering. The book consists of three parts: an extensive introduction to the concepts of surface structure and composition, a techniques section describing 19 techniques and a section on applications. This book is aimed at industrial scientists and engineers in research and development. The level and content of this book make it ideal as a course text for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students in materials science, materials engineering, physics, chemistry and metallurgy.

Surface Analysis of Paper

Author : Terrance E. Conners
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000693473
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Surface Analysis of Paper written by Terrance E. Conners and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1995, Surface Analysis of Paper examines surface analysis techniques from a paper industry perspective and places heavy emphasis on applications. Modern techniques, including ion mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and optical profilometry are reviewed in a straightforward manner. This new book provides details on widely used methods and instruments, and discusses how they can be used to attain, for example, contour maps of the microscopic constituents on paper surfaces and accurate analyses of the physical properties of paper. Organized into three sections, Surface Analysis of Paper provides thorough coverage of the physical characteristics of paper, and a clear picture of new and emerging analytical methods. Carefully chosen background material on fundamental concepts is included wherever such material assists in understanding the uses of analysis methods. Each chapter contains: An introduction A description of the technique A discussion of the type of information that can be obtained with the particular technique Practical examples to demonstrate the advantages of the technique

Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion, Volume 2

Author : Kash L. Mittal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 146656220X
Total Pages : 637 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Book Synopsis Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion, Volume 2 by : Kash L. Mittal

Download or read book Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion, Volume 2 written by Kash L. Mittal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book chronicles the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion held Newark, New Jersey, May 24--26, 1999. Polymeric materials are intrinsically not very adhesionable and this necessitates their surface treatment to enhance their adhesion characteristics to other materials. Since the first symposium on this topic, held in 1993, there has been a tremendous R&D activity in devising novel or ameliorating the existing techniques for surface modification of polymers. This volume contains a total of 32 papers, which have been rigorously peer-reviewed and suitably revised before inclusion in this volume. The book is divided into three parts as follows. Part 1: Plasma Surface Modification Techniques; Part 2: Other/Miscellaneous Surface Modification Techniques; and Part 3: General Papers. The topics covered include: plasma surface modification of a variety of polymers using various plasma gases; atmospheric plasma system; surface functionalization; ultrahydrophobic polymeric surfaces; metallization of plasma treated polymers; surface modification of polymers via molecular design for adhesion promotion; wet chemical methods for polymer surface modification; laser surface modification of various polymers; UV/ozone treatment; surface and interface studies of treated polymer surfaces by an array of techniques; bioadhesion of polymeric biomaterials to tissue; polymer-fiber systems; and plasma deposited coatings.

Advances in Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Volume 4

Author : K. L. Mittal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119593301
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Volume 4 written by K. L. Mittal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fourth volume in the series "Advances in Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion" initiated to consolidate information and provide commentary on certain recent research aspects dealing with this important topic. Its predecessor Volumes 1, 2 and 3 were published in 2013, 2015 and 2018 respectively. This new book comprising 14 research and review articles is divided into four parts: Part 1: Contact Angle and Wettability Aspects; Part 2: Surface Free Energy and Surface Tension Determination; Part 3: Applied Aspects. The topics covered include: Contact Angle Determination of Talc Powders from Heat of Immersion Surface Wetting at Macro and Nanoscale Wettability of Wood Surfaces with Waterborne Acrylic Lacquer Stains Modulated by DBD Plasma Treatment in Air at Atmospheric Pressure Wettability of Ultrafiltration Membranes Determination of the Surface Free Energy of Solid Surfaces: Can the Best Model be Found Surface Free Energy Characterization of Talc Powders Determination of the Surface Free Energy of Skin and the Factors Affecting it by the Contact Angle Method Determination of Surface Tension Components of Aqueous Solutions using Fomblin HC/25 R Perfluoropolyether Liquid Film as a Solid Substrate Enhancing the Wettability of Polybenzimidazole (PBI) to Improve Fuel Cell Performance Evaluation of Sebum Resistance for Long-Wear Face Make-Up Products Using Contact Angle Measurements Contact Angle Hysteresis of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives due to Adhesion Tension Relaxation The Potential of Surface Nano-Engineering and Superhydrophobic Surfaces in Drag Reduction Laser Surface Engineering of Polymeric Materials for Enhanced Mesenchymal Stem Cell Adhesion and Growth Sisal-Green Resin Interfaces in Green Composites.

Nonthermal Plasma Chemistry and Physics

Author : Jurgen Meichsner
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420059211
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Nonthermal Plasma Chemistry and Physics written by Jurgen Meichsner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to introducing the basics of plasma physics, Nonthermal Plasma Chemistry and Physics is a comprehensive presentation of recent developments in the rapidly growing field of nonthermal plasma chemistry. The book offers a detailed discussion of the fundamentals of plasma chemical reactions and modeling, nonthermal plasma sources, relevant

Metallization of Polymers 2

Author : Edward Sacher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461505631
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Metallization of Polymers 2 written by Edward Sacher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the demands put on the polymer/metal interface, particularly by the microelectronics industry, become more and more severe, the necessity for understanding this interface, its properties and its limitations, becomes more and more essential. This requires a broad knowledge of, and a familiarity with, the latest findings in this rapidly advancing field. At the very least, such familiarity requires an exchange of infonnation, particularly among those intimately involved in this field. Communications among many of us in this area have made one fact quite obvious: the facilities provided by existing organizations, scientific and otherwise, do not offer the forum necessary to accomplish this exchange of infonnation. It was for this reason that Jean-Jacques Pireaux, Steven Kowalczyk and I organized the first Metallization of Polymers, a symposium sponsored by the American Chemical Society, which took place in Montreal, September 25-28, 1989; the Proceedings from that symposium were published as ACS Symposium Series 440, (1990). It is this same per ceived lack of a proper forum, and the encouragement of my colleagues, that prompted me to organize this meeting, so as to bring to the attention of the participants new instruments, materials, methods, advances, and, particularly, thoughts in the field of polymer metalliza tion. The meeting was designed as a workshop, with time being made available throughout for discussion and for the consideration of new findings.