Principles of Polymer Science

Principles of Polymer Science covers the synthesis, characterization, behavior, and processing of polymers, from the fundamentals to a through some moderately advanced topics. A general introductory chapter outlines polymer classification and nomenclature and explains important features such as chain constitution, intermolecular forces, and configurational and conformational forms in polymer chains. The rest of the text explores the four primary aspects of polymer science: synthesis; analysis and characterization; important solid and solution state properties; and polymer technology. Separate chapters are devoted to natural, inorganic, and specialty polymers. The authors also include a wealth of supplementary materials, such as some common laboratory experiments, brief biographical sketches of polymer pioneers, multiple choice and conceptual-based questions and answers, glossaries, and a number of useful tables. Complemented by numerous illustrations, references, and exercises, Principles of Polymer Science forms a solid reference for professionals in the field and an outstanding textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, material science, and engineering.

Table of Contents:
GENERAL INTRODUCTION Introduction Classification of Polymers Nomenclature of Polymers Isomerism in Polymer Chains History of Polymers Industrial Scenario Intermolecular Forces in Polymers Conformations in Polymer Chains Polymer Waste Disposal and Remedies SYNTHESIS OF POLYMERS Chain Growth Polymerization Step-Growth Polymerization Synthesis and Application of Some Common Industrial Polymers POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION Identification Testing Methods Characterization BEHAVIOR OF POLYMERS Crystalline Thermal Dilute Solution Rheological Chemical POLYMER TECHNOLOGY Physical Properties versus Applications Plastics Fibers Elastomers Adhesives Polymer Additives Polymer Processing NATURAL POLYMERS Polysaccharides Proteins Nucleic Acids Natural Rubbers INORGANIC POLYMERS Silicones Polyphosphazenes Organometallic Polymers Coordination Polymers SPECIALTY POLYMERS Polyelectrolytes Ionomers Conducting Polymers Solid Polymer Electrolytes Electroluminiscent Polymers Block Copolymers Polymer Colloids Thermoplastic Elastomers Polyblends Polymer Composites Inter Penetrating Network Polymers Thermally Stable Polymers Liquid Crystalline Polymers Telechelic Polymers Polymer Microgels Biomedical Polymers Polymeric Supports for Solid Phase Synthesis Polymers for Combating Environmental Pollution Polymers as Chemical Reagents APPENICES Laboratory Experiments Pioneers in Polymer Science Questions Glossary Trade Names for Some Common Polymers Abbreviated Forms of Some Common Initiators/Monomers/Polymers/Additives Structures of Repeat Units of Some common and Specialty Polymers ASTM Methods SI Prefixes Some Fundamental Physical Constants Physical Quantities and SI Units Important Derived SI Units of Physical Quantities with their Symbols Other Units and Conversion Definition of the Basic Units