Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry A Problem-Solving Approach, Second Edition

Industry and academia remain fascinated with the diverse properties and applications of polymers. However, most introductory books on this enormous and important field do not stress practical problem solving or include recent advances, which are critical for the modern polymer scientist-to-be. Updating the popular first edition of "the polymer book for the new millennium," Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry: A Problem-Solving Approach, Second Edition seamlessly integrates exploration of the fundamentals of polymer science and polymer chemistry.
See What's New in the Second Edition: Chapter on living/controlled radical polymerization, using a unique problem-solving approach Chapter on polymer synthesis by "click" chemistry, using a unique problem-solving approach Relevant and practical work-out problems and case studies Examples of novel methods of synthesis of complex polymer molecules by exciting new techniques Figures and schematics of the novel synthetic pathways described in the new examples Author Manas Chanda takes an innovative problem-solving approach in which the text presents worked-out problems or questions with answers at every step of the development of a new theory or concept, ensuring a better grasp of the subject and scope for self study. Containing 286 text-embedded solved problems and 277 end-of-chapter home-study problems (fully answered separately in a Solutions Manual), the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject. These features and more set this book apart from other currently available polymer chemistry texts.

Introductory ConceptsBasic DefinitionsPolymerization and Functionality Polymerization ProcessesMolecular ArchitectureClassification of PolymersPlastics, Fibers, and Elastomers Polymer NomenclatureReferences Exercises Chain Dimensions, Structures, and Transitional PhenomenaIntroductionPolymerChains: Structures and Dimensions Constitutional and Configurational IsomerismCrystallinity in Polymers Thermal Transitions in PolymersRegions of Viscoelastic BehaviorFactors Affecting TgFactors Affecting TmRelation Between Tm and TgTheoretical Treatment of Glass TransitionChain Movements in Amorphous State Thermodynamics of Rubber ElasticityReferencesExercisesPolymers in SolutionIntroduction Phase Equilibria in Poor SolventsSolubility Behavior of Polymers Swelling of Crosslinked PolymersFrictional Properties of Polymer Molecules in Dilute SolutionReferencesExercisesPolymer Molecular WeightsIntroduction Molecular Weight AveragesMolecular Weights in Terms of MomentsMolecular Weight DeterminationReferencesExercisesCondensation (Step-Growth) PolymerizationIntroductionRates of Polycondensation ReactionsNumber-Average Degree of Polymerization Control of Molecular Weight Molecular Weight Distribution (MWD)Nonlinear Step Polymerization Recursive Approach for Average PropertiesPolycondensation of AxB MonomersReferencesExercisesFree Radical PolymerizationIntroduction Scheme of Radical Chain PolymerizationExperimental Determination of Rp : Dilatometry Methods of Initiation Dead-End PolymerizationDetermination of Absolute Rate ConstantsChain Length and Degree of PolymerizationChain TransferDeviations from Ideal KineticsInhibition/Retardation of PolymerizationEffects of TemperatureMolecular Weight DistributionPolymerization ProcessesLiving Radical PolymerizationReferencesExercisesChain CopolymerizationIntroductionBinary Copolymer Composition – Terminal ModelMulticomponent Copolymerization: Terpolymerization Deviations from Terminal ModelCopolymerization and Crosslinking Block and Graft Copolymerization ReferenceExercisesIonic Chain PolymerizationIntroductionIonic Polymerizability of MonomersAnionic PolymerizationAnionic Copolymerization Cationic PolymerizationReferencesExercisesCoordination Addition PolymerizationIntroductionZiegler-Natta CatalystsMechanism of Ziegler-Natta PolymerizationKinetics of Ziegler-Natta PolymerizationSupported Metal Oxide CatalystsZiegler-Natta CopolymerizationMetallocene-Based Ziegler-Natta CatalystsImmobilized Metallocene Catalysts Oscillating Metallocene CatalystsReferences ExercisesRing-Opening PolymerizationIntroductionPolymerization Mechanism and KineticsReferences ExercisesLiving/Controlled Radical PolymerizationIntroduction Stable Free Radical PolymerizationAtom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP)Degenerative Chain Transfer Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer ReferencesExercisesPolymer Synthesis by Click ChemistryIntroduction Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition Strain-Promoted Azide-Alkyne CouplingDiels-Alder Click ReactionsThiol-Ene ReactionsReferences Exercises Appendix A Conversion of UnitsAppendix B Fundamental ConstantsIndex