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Focusing on the experimental aspects of polymer photodegradation, the author provides a detailed physical interpretation of the degradation mechanisms, including UV/light absorption, excited state formation, and energy transfer. The book explores the kinetics of degradation and its dependence on the physical properties of macromolecules and polymer matrices, as well as the formation of mechanical defects during environmental aging. Additionally, it addresses the implications of polymer photodegradation in both environmental and space conditions.

In this book on physical characteristics and practical aspects of polymer photodegradation Rabek emphasizes the experimental work on the subject. The most important feature of the book is the physical interpretation of polymer degradation, e. g. mechanism of UV/light absorption, formation of excited states, energy transfer mechanism, kinetics, dependence on physical properties of macromolecules and polymer matrices, formation of mechanical defects, practics during environmental ageing. He includes also some aspects of polymer photodegradation in environmental and space condition.