Table of Contents

Introductory Concepts
Basic Definitions
Polymerization and Functionality
Polymerization Processes
Molecular Architecture
Classification of Polymers
Plastics, Fibers, and Elastomers
Polymer Nomenclature
References
Exercises
Chain Dimensions, Structures, and Transitional Phenomena
Introduction
Polymer Chains: Structures and Dimensions
Constitutional and Configurational Isomerism
Crystallinity in Polymers
Thermal Transitions in Polymers
Regions of Viscoelastic Behavior
Factors Affecting Tg
Factors Affecting Tm
Relation Between Tm and Tg
Theoretical Treatment of Glass Transition
Chain Movements in Amorphous State
Thermodynamics of Rubber Elasticity
References
Exercises
Polymers in Solution
Introduction
Thermodynamics of Liquid Mixtures
Phase Equilibria in Poor Solvents
Solubility Behavior of Polymers
Swelling of Crosslinked Polymers
Frictional Properties of Polymer Molecules
In Dilute Solution
References
Exercises
Polymer Molecular Weights
Introduction
Molecular Weight Averages
Molecular Weights in Terms of Moments
Molecular Weight Determination
References
Exercises
Condensation (Step-Growth) Polymerization
Introduction
Rates of Polycondensation Reactions
Number-Average Degree of Polymerization
Control of Molecular Weight
Molecular Weight Distribution (MWD)
Nonlinear Step Polymerization
Recursive Approach for Average Properties
Polycondensation of AxB Monomers
References
Exercises
Free Radical Polymerization
Introduction
Scheme of Radical Chain Polymerization
Experimental Determination of Rp: Dilatometry
Methods of Initiation
Dead-End Polymerization
Determination of Absolute Rate Constants
Chain Length and Degree of Polymerization
Chain Transfer
Deviations from Ideal Kinetics
Inhibition/Retardation of Polymerization
Effects of Temperature
Molecular Weight Distribution
Polymerization Processes
Living Radical Polymerization
References
Exercises
Chain Copolymerization
Introduction
Binary Copolymer Composition—Terminal Model
Multicomponent Copolymerization: Terpolymerization
Deviations from Terminal Model
Copolymerization ad Crosslinking
Block and Graft Copolymerization
References
Exercises
Ionic Chain Polymerization
Introduction
Ionic Polymerizability of Monomers
Anionic Polymerization
Anionic Copolymerization
Cationic Polymerization
References
Exercises
Coordination Addition Polymerization
Introduction
Ziegler–Natta Catalysts
Mechanism of Ziegler–Natta Polymerization
Kinetics of Ziegler–Natta Polymerization
Supported Metal Oxide Catalysts
Ziegler–Natta Copolymerization
Metallocene-Based Ziegler–Natta Catalysts
Immobilized Metallocene Catalysts
Oscillating Metallocene Catalysts
References
Exercises
Ring-Opening Polymerization
Introduction
Polymerization Mechanism and Kinetics
References
Exercises
Appendix A: Conversion of Units
Appendix B: Fundamental Constants
Index