Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
Polymer nomenclature
Studying polymer chemistry
1/ introduction to polymer science
1.1 history of polymers
1.2 why polymers?
1.3 today¿s marketplace
1.4 recycling
Summary
Glossary
Exercises
Additional reading
2/ polymer structure (morphology)
2.1 stereochemistry of polymers
2.2 molecular interactions
2.3 polymer crystals
2.4 amorphous bulk state
2.5 polymer structure-property relationships
2.6 crosslinking
2.7 crystalline and amorphous combinations
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3/ molecular weight of polymers
3.1 introduction
3.2 solubility
3.3 average molecular weight values
3.4 fractionation of polydisperse systems
3.5 chromatography
3.6 colligative molecular weight techniques
osmometry
end-group analysis
eublliometry and cryometry
3.6 osmometry
3.7 end-group analysis
3.8 eublliometry and cryometry
3.9 refractometry
3.10 light-scattering measurements
3.11 ultracentrifugation
3.12 small-angle x-ray scattering
3.13 mass spectrometry
3.14 viscometry
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Glossary
Exercises
Additional reading
4/ polycondensation polymers (step-reaction polymerization)
4.1 comparison between polymer type and kinetics of polymerization
4.2 introduction
4.3 stepwise kinetics
4.4 general step-reaction polymerization
4.5 polycondensation mechanisms
4.6 polyesters
4.7 polycarbonates
4.8 synthetic polyamides
4.9 polyimides
4.10 polybenzimidazoles and related polymers
4.11 polyurethanes and polyureas
foams
elastomers
coatings
4.12 polysulfides
4.13 polyethers and epoxys
4.14 polysulfones
4.15 polyether ether ketone) and polyketones
4.16 phenolic and amino plastics
4.17 furan resins
4.18 synthetic routes
4.19 liquid crystals
4.20 microfibers
4.20 general step-reaction polymerization
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5/ ionic chain-reaction and complex coordinative polymerization (addition polymerization)
5.1 cationic polymerization
5.2 anionic polymerization
5.3 stereoregularity
5.4 polymerization with complex coordination catalysts
5.5 soluble stereoregulating catalysts
5.6 polyethylenes
5.7 polypropylene
5.8 polymers from 1,4-dienes
5.9 polyisobutylene
5.10 methathesis reactions
5.11 zwitterionic polymerization
5.12 isomerization polymerization
5.13 precipitation polymerization
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6/ free radical polymerization (addition polymerization)
6.1 initiators for free-radical chain polymerization
6.2 mechanism for free-radical chain polymerization
6.3 chain transfer
6.4 polymerization techniques
6.5 fluorine-containing polymers
6.6 polystyrene
6.7 poly(vinyl chloride)
6.8 poly(methyl methacrylate)
6.9 poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(vinyl acetals)
6.10 polyacrylonitrile
6.11 solid-state irradiation polymerization
6.12 plasma polymerizations
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7/ copolymerization
7.1 kinetics of copolymerization
7.2 the q-e scheme
7.3 commercial copolymers
7.4 block copolymers
7.5 graft copolymers
7.6 elastomers
7.7 thermoplastic elastomers
7.8 polymer blends
immiscible blends
miscible blends
7.9 networks- general
7.10 polymer mixtures
7.11 dendrites
7.12 ionomers
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8/ composites and fillers
8.1 fillers
8.2 types of composites
8.3 long fiber composites- theory
8.4 fibers and resins
8.5 long fiber composites- applications
8.6 nanocomposites
8.7 fabrication
8.8 metal-matrix composites
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9/ naturally occurring polymers- plants
9.1 polysaccharides
9.2 cellulose
9.3 paper
9.4 cellulose regenerating processes
9.5 esters and ethers of cellulose
9.6 starch
9.7 homopolysaccharides
9.8 heteropolysaccharides
9.9 synthetic rubbers
9.10 naturally occurring polyisoprenes
9.11 resins
9.11 balloons
9.12 lignin
9.13 melanins
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10/ naturally occurring polymers- animals
10.1 proteins
10.2 levels of protein structure
keratins
collagen
elastin
globular proteins
10.3 nucleic acids
10.4 flow of biological information
10.5 rna interference
10.6 polymer structure
10.7 protein folding
10.8 genetic engineering
10.9 dna profiling
10.10 human genome-general
10.11 chromosomes
10.12 proteomics
10.13 protein site activity identification
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11/ organometallic and inorganic-organic polymers
11.1 introduction
11.2 inorganic reaction mechanisms
11.3 condensation organometallic polymers
11.4 coordination polymers
11.5 addition polymers
11.6 sol-gel
11.7 ion exchange resins
Summary
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12/ inorganic polymers
12.1 introduction
12.2 portland cement
12.3 other cements
12.4 silicates
network
layer
chain
12.5 silicon dioxide (amorphous)
12.6 kinds of amorphous glass
12.7 safety glass
12.8 lenses
12.9 sol-gel
12.10 aerogels
12.11 silicon dioxide (crystalline forms)-quartz forms
12.12 silicon dioxide in electronic chips
12.13 silicon dioxide in optical fibers
12.14 asbestos
12.15 polymeric carbon-diamond
12.16 polymeric carbon-graphite
12.17 internal cyclization-carbon fibers and related materials
12.18 carbon nanotubes
general
structure
applications
12.19 bitumens
12.20 carbon black
12.16 polysulfur
12.17 ceramics
12.18 high-temperature superconductors
discovery of the 123-compound
structure of the 123-compound
12.19 zeolites
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13/ testing and spectrometric characterization of polymers
13.1 spectronic characterization
infrared spectroscopy
raman spectroscopy
ultraviolet spectroscopy
nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
nmr applications
electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy
x-ray spectroscopy
13.2 surface characterization
auger electron spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
near-field scanning optical microscopy
electron microscopy
scanning probe microscopy
secondary ion mass spectroscopy
13.3amorphous region determinations
13.4 mass spectrometry
13.5 thermal analysis
13.6 thermal property tests
thermal conductivity
thermal expansion
heat capacity
glass transition temperature
13.7 flammability
13.8 electrical properties: theory
13.9 electrical measurements
13.10 optical property tests
index of refraction
optical clarity
absorption and reflectance
13.11 weatherability
13.12 chemical resistance
13.13 measurement of particle size
13.14 measurement of adhesion
13.15 permeability and diffusion
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14/ rheology and physical tests
14.1 rheology
rheology and physical tests
response time
14.2 typical stress-strain behavior
14.3 stress-strain relationships
14.4 specific physical tests
tensile strength
tensile strength of inorganic and metallic fibers and whiskers
compressive strength
impact strength
hardness
shear strength
abrasion resistance
failure
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15/ polymer additives
15.1 plasticizers
15.2 antioxidants
15.3 heat stabilizers
15.4 ultraviolet stabilizers
15.5 flame retardants
15.6 colorants
15.7 curing agents
15.8 antistatic agents (antistats)
15.9 chemical blowing agents
15.10 compatibilizers
15.11 impact modifiers
15.12 processing aids
15.13 lubricants
15.14 microorganism inhibitors
15.15 coupling agents
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16/ reactions on polymers
16.1 reactions with polyolefins and polyenes
16.2 reactions of aromatic and aliphatic pendant groups
16.3 degradation
16.4. Crosslinking
16.5 reactivities of end groups
16.6 supramolecules and self-assembly
16.7 transfer and retention of oxygen
16.8 nature¿s macromolecular catalysts
16.9 mechanisms of energy absorption
16.10 breakage of polymeric materials
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17/synthesis of reactants and intermediates for polymers
17.1 monomer synthesis for step-reaction polymerization
17.2 reactants for step-reaction polymerization
17.3 synthesis of vinyl monomers
17.4 synthesis of free radical initiators
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18/polymer technology
18.1 fibers
18.2 elastomers
elastomer processing
18.3 films and sheets
calendering
18.4 polymeric foams
18.5 reinforced plastics and laminates
laminating
18.6 molding
injection
blow molding
compression and transfer
thermoforming
18.7 casting
18.8 extrusion
18.9 coatings
processing
surface treatment
18.10 adhesives
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19/selected topics
19.1conductive polymeric materials
photoconductive and photonic polymers
electrically conductive polymers
nano wires
19.2 nonlinear optical behavior
19.3 photophysics
19.4 drug design and activity
19.5 synthetic biomedical polymers
dentistry
19.6 sutures
19.7 geotextiles
19.8 smart materials
19.9 high-performance thermoplastics
19.10 construction and building
19.11 flame retardant textiles
19.12 water-soluble polymers
19.13 anaerobic adhesives
19.14 hydrogels
19.15 emerging polymers
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Solutions
Appendix a. Symbols
Appendix b. Trade names
Appendix c. Syllabus
Appendix d. Polymer core course committees
Appendix e. Structures of common polymers
Appendix f. Mathematical values and units
Appendix g. Comments on health
Appendix h. Iso 9000 and 14000
Appendix i. Electronic education web sites
Appendix. J. Stereogeometry of polymers
Appendix k. Statistical treatment of measurements
Appendix l. Combinatorial chemistry
Appendix m. Polymerization reactors
Appendix n. Materials selection charts