Polymers at cryogenic temperatures

Kalia and Fu's novel monograph covers cryogenic treatment, properties and applications of cryo-treated polymer materials. Written by numerous international experts, the twelve chapters in this book offer the reader a comprehensive picture of the latest findings and developments, as well as an outlook on the field. Cryogenic technology has seen remarkable progress in the past few years and especially cryogenic properties of polymers are attracting attention through new breakthroughs in space, superconducting, magnetic and electronic techniques. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, educators, engineers and graduate students in the field and at technical institutions.Written by international experts, this book covers cryogenic treatment, properties and applications of cryo-treated polymer materials. Surveys new breakthroughs in space, superconducting, magnetics and electronics, and offers an outlook on progress to come