Introduction to Chemical Polymer Science: A Problem Solving Guide Book

Introductory Concepts
Basic Definitions Polymerization and Functionality Polymerization Processes Molecular Architecture Classification of Polymers Plastics, Fibers, and Elastomers Polymer Nomenclature References Exercises
Chain Dimensions, Structures, and Transitional Phenomena
Introduction Polymer Chains: Structures and Dimensions Constitutional and Configurational Isomerism Crystallinity in Polymers Thermal Transitions in Polymers Regions of Viscoelastic Behavior Factors Affecting T_g
Factors Affecting T_m
Relation Between T_m and T_g
Theoretical Treatment of Glass Transition Chain Movements in Amorphous State Thermodynamics of Rubber Elasticity References Exercises
Polymers in Solution
Introduction Thermodynamics of Liquid Mixtures Phase Equilibria in Poor Solvents Solubility Behavior of Polymers Swelling of Crosslinked Polymers Frictional Properties of Polymer Molecules In Dilute Solution References Exercises
Polymer Molecular Weights
Introduction Molecular Weight Averages Molecular Weights in Terms of Moments Molecular Weight Determination References Exercises
Condensation (Step-Growth) Polymerization
Introduction Rates of Polycondensation Reactions Number-Average Degree of Polymerization Control of Molecular Weight Molecular Weight Distribution (MWD)
Nonlinear Step Polymerization Recursive Approach for Average Properties Polycondensation of A_xB Monomers References Exercises
Free Radical Polymerization
Introduction Scheme of Radical Chain Polymerization Experimental Determination of R_p: Dilatometry Methods of Initiation Dead-End Polymerization Determination of Absolute Rate Constants Chain Length and Degree of Polymerization Chain Transfer Deviations from Ideal Kinetics Inhibition/Retardation of Polymerization Effects of Temperature Molecular Weight Distribution Polymerization Processes Living Radical Polymerization References Exercises
Chain Copolymerization
Introduction Binary Copolymer Composition—Terminal Model Multicomponent Copolymerization: Terpolymerization Deviations from Terminal Model Copolymerization ad Crosslinking Block and Graft Copolymerization References Exercises
Ionic Chain Polymerization
Introduction Ionic Polymerizability of Monomers Anionic Polymerization Anionic Copolymerization Cationic Polymerization References Exercises
Coordination Addition Polymerization
Introduction Ziegler—Natta Catalysts Mechanism of Ziegler—Natta Polymerization Kinetics of Ziegler—Natta Polymerization Supported Metal Oxide Catalysts Ziegler—Natta Copolymerization Metallocene-Based Ziegler—Natta Catalysts Immobilized Metallocene Catalysts Oscillating Metallocene Catalysts References Exercises
Ring-Opening Polymerization
Introduction Polymerization Mechanism and Kinetics References Exercises
Appendix A: Conversion of Units
Appendix B: Fundamental Constants
Index