Fundamental principles of polymeric materials (3rd Ed.)

This new edition introduces the field of polymers, balancing chemistry, physics, and engineering applications. It updates a classic text used in introductory polymer courses, but has not been updated since 1993. This revised and updated edition focuses on new technologies that use polymers, new feedstocks, polymers derived from biological sources, new polymerization strategies, and analysis of polymers. Further, the third edition includes new homework problems and examples. With the updates mentioned, the book now includes the latest concepts while also remaining friendly to students new to the field.

1. Introduction

Part I. Polymer Fundamentals

2. Types of Polymers

3. Molecular Structure of Polymers

4. Polymer Morphology

5. Characterization of Molecular Weight

6. Thermal Transitions in Polymers

7. Polymer Solubility and Solutions

Part 2. Polymer Synthesis

8. Step-Growth (Condensation) Polymerization

9. Free Radical Addition (Chain-Growth) Polymerization

10. Advanced Polymerization Methods

11. Copolymerization

12. Polymerization Practice

Part 3. Polymer Properties

13. Rubber Elasticity

14. Introduction to Viscous Flow and the Rheological Behavior of Polymers

15. Linear Viscoelasticity

16. Polymer Mechanical Properties

Part 4. Polymer Processing and Performance

17. Processing

18. Polymer Applications: Plastics and Plastic Additives

19. Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers

20. Polymer Applications: Synthetic Fibers

21. Polymer Applications: Surface Finishes and Coatings

22. Polymer Applications: Adhesives

Index