Explores polymer synthesis basics, including step and radical chain polymerization, molecular weight control, copolymerization, and crosslinked polymers for microengineering.
Explores the mechanisms and applications of controlled radical polymerization techniques, enabling precise control over polymer structure and composition.
Introduces basic observables and simple models in polymer science, emphasizing the importance of reproducible measurements and discussing the concept of one-dimensional polymers.
Explores polymer synthesis techniques and their impact on molecular characteristics, including living free radical polymerization and macromolecular engineering.
Discusses how polymer structure affects crystallinity and the propensity of polymers to crystallize, distinguishing between amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers.