Table of Contents

Introduction. - 1 Chemistry of PUs.- 2 Hydrogen bonding in polyurethanes.- 3 PUs morphology and thermal behaviour.- 4 PUs Mechanical Properties.- 5 Sensitivity of elasticity to PUs chemical and physical structure.- 6 PUs strain induced orientation and crystallization.- Conclusions.- Perspectives.

Reviews

Jiri G. Drobny, President
Drobny Polymer Associates
Merrimack, NH USA
The book is written by a true expert on the subject. It is not only a review of the state of the art but also a collection of new contributions in some specialized areas. The size of the publication is only 250 pages but it is amazing how much it covers: chemistry, structural studies, thermal behavior, mechanical aspects, morphology, new developments, and perspectives. The treatment of the subject is thorough and systematic, yet the text is clearly written and the style is readable. Given that, the book will be a very useful resource for a wide range of readers, from advanced students to university educators and scientists working in the field of polyurethane elastomers.