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.
This note covers the entire syllabi of Veer Surendra Sai University
of Technology (VSSUT) various basic as well as advanced topics of polymer
chemistry. It introduces classes of polymers, which discuss the differences
between thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers, and discusses natural versus
synthetic polymers. This note will be covering organic and inorganic polymers
with special emphasis on cis-trans isomerism and the glass transition
temperature. The notes also elaborate on significant features such as
crystallinity in polymers, step polymerization or polycondensation and kinetics
of polymerization without strong catalysts. Molecular weight control of linear
polymerization receives major emphasis and is thus a useful reference for
students and for professionals who need to study synthesis structure, and
properties of polymers, in detail.
Author(s): Veer Surendra Sai University of
Technology
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
This set of notes by Prof. Lee summarizes the two major
polymerization methodologies: step polymerization and chain polymerization. The
purpose it serves in giving an overview of how the former processes work and why
they are important in polymer synthesis makes the insight that much invaluable.
Step polymerization is the process by which monomers are brought together to
form polymers through condensation or elimination reactions, and the primary
focus of chain polymerization is based upon polymer growth through repeating
cycles of monomer addition. The notes provide a compact source of information on
polymerization techniques. It is, therefore, highly necessary to students as an
introductory material in polymer chemistry, a fundamental method of polymer
science.
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.