TY - CHAP AU - Vladimir A. Escobar Barrios AU - José R. Rangel Méndez AU - Nancy V. Pérez Aguilar AU - Guillermo Andrade Espinosa AU - José L. Dávila Rodríguez ED - Theophile Theophanides Y1 - 2012-04-25 PY - 2012 T1 - FTIR - An Essential Characterization Technique for Polymeric Materials N2 - The present book is a definitive review in the field of Infrared (IR) and Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopies, which are powerful, non invasive imaging techniques. This book brings together multidisciplinary chapters written by leading authorities in the area. The book provides a thorough overview of progress in the field of applications of IR and NIR spectroscopy in Materials Science, Engineering and Technology. Through a presentation of diverse applications, this book aims at bridging various disciplines and provides a platform for collaborations among scientists. BT - Infrared Spectroscopy SP - Ch. 9 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/36044 DO - 10.5772/36044 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-19 ER -