This new book facilitates the study of problematic chemicals in such applications as chemical fate modeling, chemical process design, and experimental design. It provides a valuable overview of current chemical processes, products, and practices and analyzes theories to formulate and prove physicochemical principles. It addresses the production

Gennady E. Zaikov, DSc, is head of the Polymer Division at the N. M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, and professor at Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Russia, as well as professor at Kazan National Research Technological University, Kazan, Russia. He is also a prolific author, researcher, and lecturer. He has received several awards for his work, including the Russian Federation Scholarship for Outstanding Scientists. He has been a member of many professional organizations and on the editorial boards of many international science journals.

Preface. Modeling of Stress Birefringence for Highly Cross-Linked Polymers. High-Molecular Weight Biopolymer. Steel Surface Modification. Monte Carlo Simulation of the Three-Dimensional Free-Radical Polymerization of Tetrafunctional Monomers. Application of Polycondensation Capable Monomers for Production of Elastomeric Materials Working in Extreme Conditions. Aromatic Polyamides and Polyimides of Triarilmethane Fragments in Main Chain. Biopolymers for Application in Photonics. Molecular Modeling Of The Tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide NMR 1H and 13C Spectra. Clearing and Cooling of Smoke Fumes in Production of Pottery. Update on CNT/Polymer Nano-Composites: From Theory to Applications. 3D Reconstruction from Two Views of Single 2D Image and Its Applications in Pore Analysis of Nanofibrous Membrane. Solar Power Harvesting by Photovoltaic Materials: A Comprehensive Review. Geometric and Electronic Structure of the Models of Dekacene and Eicocene Within the Framework of Molecular Graphene Model. Introduction to Ceramizable Polymer Composites. The Rheological Behaviour of Liquid Two-Phase Gelatin-Locust Bean Gum Systems. The Kinetic DPPH-Method of Antiradical Activity Analysis of the Materials of Plant Origin. Index.