Introduction to polymer chemistry

Introduction to Polymers
 History of Polymers
 Why Polymers?
 Today's Marketplace
 Environmental Assessment
 Managing Sustainability
 General Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
 
 Polymer Structure (Morphology) 
 Stereochemistry of Polymers
 Molecular Interactions
 Polymer Crystals
 Amorphous Bulk State
 Polymer Structure-Property Relationships
 Crystalline and Amorphous Combinations
 Crosslinking
 
 Molecular Weight of Polymers 
 Introduction
 Solubility
 Average Molecular Weight Values
 Fractionation of Polydisperse Systems
 Chromatography
 Colligative Molecular Weights
 Light-Scattering Photometry
 Other Techniques
 Viscometry
 
 Naturally Occurring Polymers 
 Polysaccharides
 Cellulose
 Cellulose-Regenerating Processes
 Esters and Ethers of Cellulose
 Starch
 Other Polysaccharides
 Proteins
 Nucleic. Acids
 Naturally Occurring Polyisoprenes and Other Synthetic Elastomers
 Lignin
 Melanins
 Polymer Structure
 Genetic Engineering
 DNA Profiling
 Asphalt
 
 Step-Reaction Polymerization (Polycondensation Reactions) 
 Comparison between Polymer Type and Kinetics of Polymerization
 Introduction
 Stepwise Kinetics
 Polycondensation Mechanisms
 Polyesters and Polycarbonates
 Synthetic Polyamides
 Polyimides
 Polybenzimidazoles and Related Polymers
 Polyurethanes and Polyureas
 Polysulfides
 Polyethers
 Polysulfones
 Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) and Polyketones
 Phenolic and Amino Plastics
 Synthetic Routes
 Liquid Crystals
 Microfibers
 
 Ionic Chain-Reaction and Complex Coordination Polymerization (Addition Polymerization) 
 Cationic Polymerization
 Anionic Polymerization
 Stereoregularity and Stereogeometry
 Polymerization with Complex Coordination Catalysts
 Soluble. Stereoregulating Catalysis
 Polyethylenes
 Polypropylene
 Polymers from 1, 4-Dienes
 Polyisobutylene
 Metathesis Reactions
 Zwitterionic Polymerization
 Isomerization Polymerization
 Precipitation Polymerization
 
 Free Radical Chain Polymerization (Addition Polymerization) 
 Initiators for Free Radical Chain Polymerization
 Mechanism for Free Radical Chain Polymerization
 Chain Transfer
 Polymerization Techniques
 Fluorine-Containing Polymers
 Polystyrene
 Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
 Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)
 Polyacrylonitrile
 Solid-State Irradiation Polymerization
 Plasma Polymerizations
 
 Copolymerization 
 Kinetics of Copolymerization
 The Q-e Scheme
 Commercial Copolymers
 Block Copolymers
 Graft Copolymers
 Elastomers
 Blends
 Polymer Mixtures: IPNS and Alloys
 Dendrites
 Ionomers
 Fluoroelastomers
 Nitrile Rubber
 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Terpolymers
 EPDM Rubber
 
 Organometallic and Metalloid Polymers 
 Introduction
 Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
 Condensation Organometallic Polymers
 Coordination Polymers
 Addition Polymers
 
 Inorganic Polymers 
 Introduction
 Portland Cement
 Other Cements
 Silicates
 Silicon Dioxide (Amorphous)
 Sol-Gel
 Silicon Dioxide (Crystalline Forms): Quartz Forms
 Silicon Dioxide in Electronic Chips
 Asbestos
 Fly Ash and Aluminosilicates
 Polymeric Carbon: Diamond
 Polymeric Carbon: Graphite
 Internal Cyclization: Carbon Fibers and Related Materials
 Carbon Nanotubes
 Bitumens
 Carbon Black
 Polysulfur
 Ceramics
 High-Temperature Superconductors
 Zeolites
 
 Reactions of Polymers 
 Reactions with Polyolefins and Polyenes
 Reactions of Aromatic and Aliphatic Pendant Groups
 Degradation
 Cross-Linking
 Reactivities of End. Groups
 Supramolecules and Self-Assembly
 Transfer and Retention of Oxygen
 Nature's Macromolecular Catalysts
 Photosynthesis
 Mechanisms of Energy Physical Absorption
 Breakage of Polymeric Materials
 
 Testing and Spectrometric Characterization of Polymers 
 Spectronic Characterization of Polymers
 Surface Characterization
 Amorphous Region Determinations
 Thermal Analysis
 Thermal Property Tests
 Flammability
 Electrical Properties: Theory
 Electric Measurements
 Weatherability
 Optical Properties Tests
 Chemical Resistance
 
 Rheology and Physical Tests 
 Rheology
 Typical Stress-Strain Behavior
 Stress-Strain Relationships
 Specific Physical Tests
 
 Additives 
 Fillers
 Reinforcements
 Nanocomposites
 Plasticizers
 Antioxidants
 Heat Stabilizers
 Ultraviolet Stabilizers
 Flame Retardants
 Colorants
 Curing. Agents
 Antistatic Agents: Antistats
 Chemical Blowing Agents
 Compatibilizers
 Impact Modifiers
 Processing Aids
 Lubricants
 Microorganism Inhibitors
 
 Synthesis of Reactants and Intermediates for Polymers 
 Monomer Synthesis from Basic Feedstocks
 Reactants for Step-Reaction Polymerization
 Synthesis of Vinyl Monomers
 
 Polymer Technology 
 Polymer Processing
 Secondary Structures: Mesophases
 Fibers
 Elastomers
 Films and Sheets
 Polymeric Foams
 Reinforced Plastics (Composites) and Laminates
 Molding
 Casting
 Extrusion
 Coatings
 Adhesives
 Conductive Polymeric Materials
 Drug Design and Activity
 Synthetic Biomedical Polymers
 Dental Materials
 Emerging Polymers
 Green Materials
 
 Appendices 
 Structures of Common Polymers
 Symbols
 Comments on Health and Toxicological Aspects of Polymers
 ISO 9000 and 14000
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