Polymers

Polymers

General introduction and classification of polymers, general methods of polymerization - addition and condensation, copolymerization;

Natural and synthetic rubber and vulcanization; some important polymers with emphasis on their monomers and uses - polythene, nylon, polyester and bakelite.

Sections in the chapter

1. Polymers
2. Classification of Polymers
3. Some important polymers and their monomer.
4. General methods of Polymerisation
5.  Mechanism of addition Polymerisation
6.  Copolymers
7.  Natural rubber
8.  Condensation of Polymers
9.  Molecular masses of Polymers
10.  Biopolymers
11.  Biodegradable Polymers
12.  Some Commercially important Polymers

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