Explores polymer synthesis basics, including step and radical chain polymerization, molecular weight control, copolymerization, and crosslinked polymers for microengineering.
Explores the mechanism and kinetics of step polymerization, including writing chemical structures, condensation polymers, and the synthesis of Poly(Lactic acid).
Explores the definition, key properties, synthesis schemes, and applications of hydrogels as biomaterials, emphasizing their importance in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and cell biology.
Explores polymer classification based on composition, architecture, and structure, emphasizing the importance of considering both aspects for accurate classification.
Covers the mechanism, rate, and considerations in radical chain polymerization, including industrial importance, initiation, propagation, and termination steps.