1CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Polymers
467.1 Introduction to Polymer Rheology
21.1 Definition and Classification of Polymers
477.2 Viscoelastic Behavior of Polymers
31.2 Historical Background
487.3 Rheological Models and Measurements
41.3 Importance and Applications of Polymers
497.4 Polymer Processing Techniques
51.4 Natural and Synthetic Polymers
507.5 Extrusion and Injection Molding
61.5 Polymer Nomenclature
517.6 Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
71.6 Polymerization Mechanisms
52CHAPTER 8 Polymer Degradation and Stabilization
8CHAPTER 2 Step-Growth Polymerization
538.1 Introduction to Polymer Degradation
92.1 Introduction to Step-Growth Polymerization
548.2 Thermal Degradation Mechanisms
102.2 Condensation Polymerization
558.3 Oxidative Degradation Mechanisms
112.3 Polyaddition Reactions
568.4 Photodegradation Mechanisms
122.4 Kinetics and Statistics of Step-Growth Polymerization
578.5 Polymer Stabilization Techniques
132.5 Examples of Step-Growth Polymers
588.6 Recycling and Environmental Impact of Polymers
142.6 Applications of Step-Growth Polymers
59CHAPTER 9 Copolymeriz ation and Polymer Blends
15CHAPTER 3 Chain-Growth Polymerization
609.1 Introduction to Copolymerization
163.1 Introduction to Chain-Growth Polymerization
619.2 Types of Copolymers
173.2 Free-Radical Polymerization
629.3 Copolymer Composition and Sequence Distribution
183.3 Ionic Polymerization (Cationic and Anionic)
639.4 Polymer Blends and Miscibility
193.4 Coordination Polymerization
649.5 Phase Behaviour in Polymer Blends
203.5 Kinetics and Statistics of Chain-Growth Polymerization
659.6 Applications of Copolymers and Polymer Blends
213.6 Examples and Applications of Chain-Growth Polymers
66CHAPTER 10 Functional Polymers
22CHAPTER 4 Polymer Characterization
6710.1 Introduction to Functional Polymers
234.1 Introduction to Polymer Characterization
6810.2 Conducting Polymers
244.2 Molecular Weight Determination
6910.3 Polymers for Biomedical Applications
254.3 Polymer Composition and Microstructure
7010.4 Stimuli-Responsive Polymers
264.4 Thermal Analysis Techniques
7110.5 Polymer Electrolytes
274.5 Spectroscopic Techniques
7210.6 Polymer Nanocomposites
284.6 Microscopic Techniques
73CHAPTER 11 Polymer Reactions and Modifications
29CHAPTER 5 Polymer Solutions and Solubility
7411.1 Introduction to Polymer Reactions
305.1 Introduction to Polymer Solutions
7511.2 Cross-Linking Reactions
315.2 Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions
7611.3 Grafting Reactions
325.3 Polymer Solubility and Solubility Parameters
7711.4 Polymer Functionalization
335.4 Polymer Conformation in Solution
7811.5 Polymer Degradation Reactions
345.5 Viscosity of Polymer Solutions
7911.6 Applications of Polymer Reactions and Modifications
355.6 Applications of Polymer Solutions
80CHAPTER 12 Polymer Synthesis and Polymerization Techniques
36CHAPTER 6 Polymer Solid State
8112.1 Introduction to Polymer Synthesis
376.1 Introduction to Polymer Solid State
8212.2 Bulk Polymerization
386.2 Amorphous and Crystalline Polymers
8312.3 Solution Polymerization
396.2.2 Crystalline Polymers
8412.4 Suspension Polymerization
406.3 Crystallisation and Melting Behavior
8512.4 Emulsion Polymerization
416.4 Thermal Transitions in Polymers
8612.5 Controlled Radical Polymerization
426.5 Mechanical Properties of Polymers
8712.6 Living Polymerization Techniques
436.5.2 Flexural Properties
88Glossary
446.6 Electrical and Optical Properties of Polymers
89Index
45CHAPTER 7 Polymer Rheology and Processing
