This Wikipedia
resource provides an overview of the most common synthetic polymers; namely,
low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene
(PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), nylon, and others. The
resource outlines the general properties of these polymers, its uses, and
production methods with more attention on their wide applications in daily life.
This guide would serve as an excellent resource to the understanding of the
synthetic polymer industry and the key materials that are integral to modern
manufacturing, packaging, and electronics. It is a quick one-stop reference that
scholars can use.
This Wikipedia
resource provides an overview of the most common synthetic polymers; namely,
low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene
(PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), nylon, and others. The
resource outlines the general properties of these polymers, its uses, and
production methods with more attention on their wide applications in daily life.
This guide would serve as an excellent resource to the understanding of the
synthetic polymer industry and the key materials that are integral to modern
manufacturing, packaging, and electronics. It is a quick one-stop reference that
scholars can use.
The resource provided by Seoul National University has deep
insight into the physical and structural properties of polymers. Text here
covers different states through which polymers go: rubbery, molten, and
crystalline states, in addition to discussing crystallization processes and
polymer morphology. This resource covers the ways molecular structure affects
the material's physical properties and behavior. Topics include conformation,
real chain structures, and the glassy state with substantial detail in how
polymers operate under various conditions. This sourcebook is indispensible
reading for anyone investigating the structural-functional relation in advanced
polymer science.
Another source from Seoul National University, this book
discusses mechanical and physical properties of polymers, a focus being on how
molecular structure affects performance. Included topics are small vs. large
molecules, shapes of molecules, and the study of polymer morphology. This
resource also covers polymer blends and copolymers on how structure and
composition may change the overall properties of materials. I find this resource
informative about techniques used in testing polymers, such as physical testing
methods, and really is a great guide for whosoever might want to understand the
material science behind polymer engineering, blends, and their mechanical
properties.
This set of notes by Prof. Lee summarizes the two major
polymerization methodologies: step polymerization and chain polymerization. The
purpose it serves in giving an overview of how the former processes work and why
they are important in polymer synthesis makes the insight that much invaluable.
Step polymerization is the process by which monomers are brought together to
form polymers through condensation or elimination reactions, and the primary
focus of chain polymerization is based upon polymer growth through repeating
cycles of monomer addition. The notes provide a compact source of information on
polymerization techniques. It is, therefore, highly necessary to students as an
introductory material in polymer chemistry, a fundamental method of polymer
science.