Polymer Chemistry is a multidisciplinary science dealing with polymers' chemical synthesis and chemical properties. The book covers most of the basic concepts of synthesis, characteristics, and polymers' structure. It presents the interdisciplinary scope of polymers and their peculiar traits in a simplified manner for easy comprehension by the readers. Organic as well as inorganic polymers are emerging new materials which find an enormous range of applications that make the field necessary. The unique properties of polymers provide the scientific community with essential materials that could be new and evolved to improve the life of entire humanity and help various types of research. The straightforward and simplified descriptions provided in this book will cater to the needs of students studying polymers. It will prove indispensable reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as professionals who want to learn about this subject.
Relating to all types of polymers, this book examines synthesis and polymerisation reactions, reactivities, techniques for characterisation and analysis, energy absorption and thermal conductivity, physical and optical properties, etc. Each chapter contains problems, summaries, glossaries, recommended Web sites for further study, and examples from real-world applications. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry includes sufficient coverage to qualify as an advanced course for the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training approval process. It also fulfils the advanced course requirements of the ACS for the chemistry major and offers a solution manual for qualifying course adoptions.