Explores the glassy state in polymers, the glass transition temperature, and factors impacting Tg, providing insights into polymer interactions and Tg determination.
Discusses how polymer structure affects crystallinity and the propensity of polymers to crystallize, distinguishing between amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers.
Explores polymer synthesis basics, including step and radical chain polymerization, molecular weight control, copolymerization, and crosslinked polymers for microengineering.
Explores the classification, molecular structures, mechanical behavior, and viscoelastic properties of polymers, emphasizing temperature effects and material responses.
Explores the transformation of raw materials into commercial products in the chemical industry, focusing on the production of industrial organic chemicals and polymers.