The Concept of Micellar-Sponge Nanophases in Chemical Physics of Polymers

This monograph deals with the novel concept of chemical physics concerning polymer non-crystalline phase. In the phase supramolecular model created, a small share of polymeric chains of bulky non-crystalline polymers is assembled in paracrystalline domains, which form continuous cellular carcass. Inside the carcass cells, polymeric chains form nanoporous spongy micelles. The functions of the micelles regarding their physical interactions with low molecular compounds and their behavior in chemical chain reactions are described. This monograph is of value and interest to students, postgraduates and scientists searching for new properties of polymers for applied purposes.