ABSTRACT

Carraher's Polymer Chemistry, Tenth Edition integrates the core areas of polymer science. Along with updating of each chapter, newly added content reflects the growing applications in Biochemistry, Biomaterials, and Sustainable Industries. Providing a user-friendly approach to the world of polymeric materials, the book allows students to integrate their chemical knowledge and establish a connection between fundamental and applied chemical information. It contains all of the elements of an introductory text with synthesis, property, application, and characterization. Special sections in each chapter contain definitions, learning objectives, questions, case studies and additional reading.

chapter 1|26 pages

Introduction to Polymers

chapter 2|32 pages

Polymer Structure (Morphology)

chapter 3|42 pages

Molecular Weight of Polymers

chapter 7|32 pages

Copolymerization

chapter 8|20 pages

Composites and Fillers

chapter 9|54 pages

Naturally Occurring Polymers—Plants

chapter 10|66 pages

Naturally Occurring Polymers—Animals

chapter 12|50 pages

Inorganic Polymers

chapter 14|24 pages

Rheology and Physical Tests

chapter 15|16 pages

Additives

chapter 16|30 pages

Reactions on Polymers

chapter 18|44 pages

Polymer Technology

chapter 19|58 pages

Selected Topics