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Polymer photophysics. Luminescence, energy migration and molecular motion in synthetic polymers
Polymer Photochemistry 7 (1986) 319
Book Review
Polymer Photophysics. Luminescence, Energy Migration and Molecular Motion in Synthetic Polymers. Edited by D. Phillips. Chapman and Hall, London, 1985. ISBN 0412-16510-4. Price: £35.00. This is the first specialised book of its kind dealing with the luminescence properties of polymer systems. Studies within this subject have grown profusely over the last 15 years and it is now a well-established area of research for the study of molecular motion, order, excitation diffusion and energy transfer in polymers. Indeed, this is probably one of the most promising areas of research for the future in the development of solar energy harnessing devices. The book covers virtually all aspects of polymer luminescence, apart from commercial thermoplastics with the exception of polystyrene. Chapters in the book cover introductory photophysics of organic molecules, phosphorescence, fluorescence, polarised fluorescence, dynamic depolarisation, fluorescence of polyelectrolytes and optically active polymers. All the authors are notable authorities in this area of study and each chapter is a delight to read with a well-balanced view of each topic area covered. Overall the book will be of immense value to scientists and technologists in both academia and industry who work in this field, as well as providing a valuable text to those scientists seeking out new methods for the study of polymer properties.
Norman S. Allen
319
Polymer Photochemistry (7) (1986)---~ Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd, England, 1986. Printed in Northern Ireland
Book Review
Polymer Photophysics. Luminescence, Energy Migration and Molecular Motion in Synthetic Polymers. Edited by D. Phillips. Chapman and Hall, London, 1985. ISBN 0412-16510-4. Price: £35.00. This is the first specialised book of its kind dealing with the luminescence properties of polymer systems. Studies within this subject have grown profusely over the last 15 years and it is now a well-established area of research for the study of molecular motion, order, excitation diffusion and energy transfer in polymers. Indeed, this is probably one of the most promising areas of research for the future in the development of solar energy harnessing devices. The book covers virtually all aspects of polymer luminescence, apart from commercial thermoplastics with the exception of polystyrene. Chapters in the book cover introductory photophysics of organic molecules, phosphorescence, fluorescence, polarised fluorescence, dynamic depolarisation, fluorescence of polyelectrolytes and optically active polymers. All the authors are notable authorities in this area of study and each chapter is a delight to read with a well-balanced view of each topic area covered. Overall the book will be of immense value to scientists and technologists in both academia and industry who work in this field, as well as providing a valuable text to those scientists seeking out new methods for the study of polymer properties.
Norman S. Allen
319
Polymer Photochemistry (7) (1986)---~ Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd, England, 1986. Printed in Northern Ireland