This book focuses on the chemistry of metallized and magnetic polymers, as well as the special applications of these materials. After an introductory section on the general aspects of the field, the types and uses of these polymers are detailed, followed by an overview of the testing methods.

The book is divided equally into two parts metallized polymers and magnetic polymers and both parts follow the same structure:

Johannes Karl Fink is Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria. His industry and academic career spans more than 30 years in the fields of polymers, and his research interests include characterization, flame retardancy, thermodynamics and the degradation of polymers, pyrolysis, and adhesives. Professor Fink has published several books on physical chemistry and polymer science includingA Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers (Wiley-Scrivener 2009),Polymeric Sensors and Actuators (Wiley-Scrivener 2012),and The Chemistry of Biobased Polymers (Wiley-Scrivener 2014).

Preface xi

Part I Metallized Polymers 1

1 General Aspects 3

1.1 History 4

2 Methods of Fabrication 7

2.1 Methods for Metallizing 7

2.2 Welding 16

2.3 Molding 17

2.4 Special Aspects 22

2.5 Special Uses 37

3 Properties and Methods of Measurement 49

3.1 Standard Test Methods 49

3.2 Interface Properties 53

3.3 Combustion of Metallized Polymers 56

4 Fields of Application 61

4.1 Shielding Electromagnetic Interference 61

4.2 Microwave Components 63

4.3 Conductive Fibers 64

4.4 Intermetallic Layers 65

4.5 Metallized Polymer Mirror 66

4.6 In-Mold Metallized Polymer Articles 67

4.7 Camera Housing 68

4.8 Metallized Polymer Film Capacitors 70

4.9 Micro-fuel Cell 70

4.10 Printed Circuit Boards 71

4.11 Electrostatic Miniature Valve 87

4.12 Antennas 87

4.13 Gas Transmission 92

4.14 Micromechanical Sensor and Actuator Devices 93

4.15 Medical Uses 94

5 Environmental Issues 99

5.1 Recycling 99

5.2 Metallized Plastic Packages 100

5.3 Biodegradable Metallized Polymers 102

Part II Magnetic Polymers 103

6 General Aspects 105

6.1 General Aspects 106

6.2 Basic Issues of Magnetism 108

6.3 Types of Magnetic Organic Polymers 109

7 Methods of Fabrication 115

7.1 Preparation of Magnetic Polymer Particles 115

7.2 Special Types 124

8 Properties and Methods of Measurement 145

8.1 Standard Test Methods 145

8.2 Phase Diagram of Magnetic Polymers 146

8.3 Adsorption Mechanism of Amino-Functionalized Magnetic Polymers 147

8.4 Cyano-Bridged Coordination Polymers 147

8.5 Spin-Glass Behavior in Some Schilf-Base Co-containing Magnetic Polymers 148

8.6 Neutron Scattering from Magnetic Polymers 148

8.7 Shape-Memory Elfect 149

9 Fields of Application 151

9.1 Improvement of Drilling Performance 151

9.2 Electronic Uses 155

9.3 Biotechnology 174

9.4 Medical Uses 177

10 Environmental Issues 207

10.1 Analysis Methods 207

10.2 Magnetic Polymers in Water Treatment 213

Index 219

Acronyms 219

Chemicals 221

General Index 228