Progress in Understanding of Polymer Crystallization

1. Shifting Paradigms in Polymer Crystallization
2. Theoretical Aspects of the Equilibrium State of Chain Crystals
3. Intramolecular Crystal Nucleation
4. Kinetic Theory of Crystal Nucleation Under Transient Molecular Orientation
5. Precursor of Primary Nucleation in Isotactic Polystyrene Induced by Shear Flow
6. Structure Formation and Glass Transition in Oriented Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)
7. How Do Orientation Fluctuations Evolve to Crystals?
8. Role of Chain Entanglement Network on Formation of Flow-Induced Crystallization Precursor Structure
9. Monte Carlo Simulations of Semicrystalline Polyethylene: Interlamellar Domain and Crystal-Melt Interface
10. The Role of the Interphase on the Chain Mobility and Melting of Semi-crystalline Polymers; A Study on Polyethylenes
11. Polymer Crystallization Under High Cooling Rate and Pressure: A Step Towards Polymer Processing Conditions
12. Stress-Induced Phase Transitions in Metallocene-Made Isotactic Polypropylene
13. A Multiphase Model Describing Polymer Crystallization and Melting

In the context of polymer crystallization there are several still open and often controversially debated questions. The present volume addresses issues such as novel general views and concepts. It presents new ideas in a connected and accessible way. The intention is thus not only to provide a summary of the present state-of-the-art to all active works but to provide an entry point to newcomer and graduate students entering the field