Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry and Physics

Author: Wei Wujie / Yu Qiang / Cui Yihua, etc.
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This textbook is divided into 11 chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Condensation and Other Stepwise Polymerization Reactions; Chapter 3 Radical Polymerization Reactions; Chapter 4 Ionic Polymerization and Coordination Polymerization; Chapter 5 Copolymerization Reactions; Chapter 6 Polymer Chemical Reactions; Chapter 7 Structure of Polymers; Chapter 8 Thermal Motion, Mechanical States, and Transitions of Macromolecules; Chapter 9 Mechanical Properties of Polymer Solids; Chapter 10 Properties of Polymer Solutions; Chapter 11 Electrical, Thermal, and Optical Properties of Polymers. This textbook primarily introduces the basic concepts and knowledge of polymers (Chapter 1). Chapters 2–5, 7, and 8 systematically elaborate on the synthesis, molecular structure, and molecular motion of polymers. These contents form the foundation and core of polymer science and are recommended to be taught within 30–50 class hours. Chapters 6, 9–11 discuss the relationship between the molecular structure, molecular motion of polymers, and their chemical, solution, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical properties. Each chapter is relatively independent, and different disciplines can adjust the content based on their needs. This textbook is easy to understand yet comprehensive, reflecting the fundamental aspects of modern polymer science. It is suitable as a required or elective textbook for non-polymer major students, as a foundational textbook for undergraduate students in polymer materials science and engineering, and as a self-study introductory textbook or reference for a broad range of engineering professionals in non-polymer fields.