Explores polymer synthesis techniques and their impact on molecular characteristics, including living free radical polymerization and macromolecular engineering.
Discusses how polymer structure affects crystallinity and the propensity of polymers to crystallize, distinguishing between amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers.
Explores the classification, molecular structures, mechanical behavior, and viscoelastic properties of polymers, emphasizing temperature effects and material responses.
Explores controlled radical polymerization, emphasizing the challenges and strategies for achieving living polymerization with precise control over polymer properties.
