Table of Contents

Polymer Nomenclature
How to Study Polymers

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMERS
History of Polymers
Why Polymers?
Today's Marketplace
General Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

POLYMER STRUCTURE (MORPHOLOGY)
Stereochemistry of Polymers
Molecular Interactions
Polymer Crystals
Amorphous Bulk State
Polymer Structure-Property Relationships
Cross-Linking
Crystalline and Amorphous Combinations

MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF POLYMERS
Introduction
Solubility
Average Molecular Weight Values
Fractionation of Polydisperese Systems
Chromatography
Colligative Molecular Weights
Light-Scattering Photometry
Other Techniques
Viscometry

POLYCONDENSATION POLYMERS (STEP-REACTION POLYMERIZATION)
Comparison Between Polymer Type and Kinetics of Polymerization
Introduction
Stepwise Kinetics
Polycondensation Mechanisms
Polyesters
Polycarbonates
Synthetic Polyamides
Polyimides
Polybenzimidazoles and Related Polymers
Polyurethanes and Polyureas
Polysulfides
Polyethers and Epoxys
Polysulfones
Poly(ether ketone) and Polyketones
Phenolic and Amino Plastics
Furan Resins
Synthetic Routes
Liquid Crystals
Microfibers
General Stepwise Polymerization

IONIC CHAIN-REACTION AND COMPLEX COORDINATION POLYMERIZATION (ADDITION POLYMERIZATION)
Chain-Growth Polymerization-General
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 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)
Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Poly(vinyl acetals)
Poly(acrylonitrile)
Solid State Irradiation Polymerization
Plasma Polymerizations

COPOLYMERIZATION
Kinetics of Copolymerization
The Q-e Scheme
Commercial Copolymers
Block Copolymers
Graft Copolymers
Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Blends
Networks-General
Polymer Mixtures
Dendrites
Ionomers
Viscosity Modifiers

COMPOSITES AND FILLERS
Fillers
Types of Composites
Long Fiber Composites-Theory
Fibers and Resins
Long Fiber Composites-Applications
Nanocomposites
Fabrication
Metal-Matrix Composites

NATURALLY OCCURRING POLYMERS: PLANTS
Polysaccharides
Cellulose
Cellulose-Regenerating Processes
Esters and Ethers of Cellulose
Starch
Homopolysaccharides
Heteropolysaccharides
Synthetic Rubbers
Naturally Occurring Polyisoprenes
Resins
Balloons
Lignin
Melanins

NATURALLY OCCURRING POLYMERS: ANIMALS
Proteins
Levels of Protein Structure
Nucleic Acids
Flow of Biological Information
RNA Interference
Polymer Structure
Protein Folding
Genetic Engineering
DNA Profiling
The Human Genome: General
Chromosomes
Proteomics
Protein Site Activity Identification

ORGANOMETALLIC AND INORGANIC-ORGANIC POLYMERS
Introduction
Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
Condensation Organometallic Polymers
Coordination Polymers
Addition Polymers
Ion-Exchange Resins

INORGANIC POLYMERS
Introduction
Portland Cement
Other Cements
Silicates
Silicon Dioxide (Amorphous)
Kinds of Amorphous Glass
Safety Glass
Lenses
Sol-Gel
Silicon Dioxide (Crystalline Forms)-Quartz Forms
Silicon Dioxide in Electronic Chips
Silicon Dioxide in Optical Fibers
Asbestos
Polymeric Carbon-Diamond
Polymeric Carbon-Graphite
Internal Cyclization-Carbon Fibers and Related Materials
Carbon Nanotubes
Bitumens
Carbon Black
Polysulfur
Ceramics
High Temperature Superconductors
Zeolites

TESTING AND SPECTROMETRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERS
Spectronic Characterization of Polymers
Surface Characterization
Amorphous Region Determinations
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis
Thermal Property Tests
Flammability
Electrical Properties: Theory
Electric Measurements
Optical Properties Tests
Weatherability
Chemical Resistance
Measurement of Particle Size
Measurement of Adhesion
Permeability and Diffusion

RHEOLOGY AND PHYSICAL TESTS
Rheology
Typical Stress-Strain Behavior
Stress-Strain Relationships
Specific Physical Tests

ADDITIVES
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

REACTIONS ON POLYMERS
Reactions with Polyolefines 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
Mechanisms of Energy Absorption
Breakage of Polymeric Materials

SYNTHESIS OF REACTANTS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMERS
Monomer Synthesis from Basic Feedstocks
Reactants for Step-Reaction Polymerization
Synthesis of Vinyl Monomers
Synthesis of Free Radical Initiators

POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Fibers
Elastomers
Films and Sheets
Polymeric Foams
Reinforced Plastics (Composites) and Laminates
Molding
Casting
Extrusion
Coatings
Adhesives

SELECTED TOPICS
Conductive Polymeric Materials
Nonlinear Optical Behavior
Photophysics
Drug Design and Activity
Synthetic Biomedical Polymers
Sutures
Geotextiles
Smart Materials
High-Performance Thermoplastics
Construction and Building
Flame-Resistant Textiles
Water-Soluble Polymers
Anaerobic Adhesives
Hydrogels
Emerging Polymers

SOLUTIONS

APPENDICES
Symbols
Trade Names
Syllabus
Polymer Core Course Committees
Structures of Common Polymers
Mathematical Values and Units
Comments on Health
ISO 9000 and 14000
Electronic Education Web Sites
Stereogeometry of Polymers
Statistical Treatment of Measurements
Combinatorial Chemistry
Polymerization Reactors
Materials Selection Charts

INDEX

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