This lecture note focuses on the
synthesis of polymeric materials, emphasizing interrelationships of chemical
pathways, process conditions, and microarchitecture of molecules produced.
Covered topics are: Polymer Design and Synthesis, Reaction Types and Processes,
Introduction to Step Growth Polymerization, Types of Monomers, Kinetics and
Equilibrium Considerations, Polyaramids, Polyimides, Free Radical Chain
Polymerization, Ionic Polymerization, Polymer Functionalization and
Modification, Less Traditional Approaches to Polymer Synthesis.
The lecture notes by Sathyabama Institute of
Science and Technology detail polymer chemistry at considerable length, with
interest in the mechanisms, techniques, and degradation mechanisms of polymers.
They also include a general overview of industrial polymers, processing methods,
and classifications as well as bonding in polymers. The text delves into the
area of chain growth polymerization. This resource offers a balanced discussion
of the theoretical aspect and practical application of polymer chemistry, making
it apt for polymer science and engineering students. Moreover, the notes focus
on the environmental challenges within the degradation of the polymers as well
as the production of eco-friendly materials.
Author(s): Sathyabama
Institute of Science and Technology
The main area that resource Telmo
Ojeda talks about involves ecological aspects of polymers focused on the waste
of polymers, degradation process, and biodegradable polymers. He expresses the
fate of polymeric material at disposal, elaborating on non-biodegradable and
biodegradable polymers primarily from renewable resources. This guide provides
valuable information to understand synthetic polymers' ecological implications
and future aspects with development aspects for environment-friendly polymers.
The note on emerging materials provides a brief overview of materials that have
been developed with environmental issues posed by plastic waste in their mind
and could be the route to sustainable polymer development.
Another source from Seoul National University, this book
discusses mechanical and physical properties of polymers, a focus being on how
molecular structure affects performance. Included topics are small vs. large
molecules, shapes of molecules, and the study of polymer morphology. This
resource also covers polymer blends and copolymers on how structure and
composition may change the overall properties of materials. I find this resource
informative about techniques used in testing polymers, such as physical testing
methods, and really is a great guide for whosoever might want to understand the
material science behind polymer engineering, blends, and their mechanical
properties.
The work cuts across advanced research on polyester production
methods, characterization techniques, and new applications. It explores the
functional properties of polyester, including modification applied to enhance
the performance of polyester, among them being unsaturated polyester resins. The
book also addresses polyester in construction and automobile industries, its
function in several forms such as fiber, resin, and composite. The book contains
elaborate analysis of the polyester mechanical, chemical, physical, and thermal
properties and can be used as an aid for understanding the versatility and
future of such an important polymer.