Most of the advancements in communication,
computers, medicine, and air and water purity are linked
to macromolecules and a fundamental understanding of the
principles that govern their behavior. These
fundamentals are explored in Carraher's Polymer
Chemistry, Ninth Edition. Continuing the tradition
of previous volumes, the latest edition provides a
well-rounded presentation of the principles and
applications of polymers. With an emphasis on the
environment and green chemistry and materials, this
edition offers detailed coverage of natural and
synthetic giant molecules, inorganic and organic
polymers, biomacromolecules, elastomers, adhesives,
coatings, fibers, plastics, blends, caulks, composites,
and ceramics. Using simple fundamentals, this book
demonstrates how the basic principles of one polymer
group can be applied to all of the other groups. It
covers reactivities, synthesis and polymerization
reactions, techniques for characterization and analysis,
energy absorption and thermal conductivity, physical and
optical properties, and practical applications. This
edition includes updated techniques, new sections on a
number of copolymers, expanded emphasis on
nanotechnology and nanomaterials, and increased coverage
of topics including carbon nanotubes, tapes and glues,
photochemistry, and more. With topics presented so
students can understand polymer science even if certain
parts of the text are skipped, this book is suitable as
an undergraduate as well as an introductory
graduate-level text. The author begins most chapters
with theory followed by application, and generally
addresses the most critical topics first. He provides
all of the elements of an introductory text, covering
synthesis, properties, applications, and
characterization. This user-friendly book also contains
definitions, learning objectives, questions, and
additional reading in each chapter.
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