Polymer Chemistry

  1. Polymer Properties and Physics
    1. Polymers in Solution
      1. Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions
        1. Mixing Enthalpy and Entropy
          1. Free Energy of Mixing
          2. Flory-Huggins Theory
            1. Theoretical Framework
              1. Chi Parameter
                1. Phase Behavior Prediction
                2. Solubility and Solubility Parameters
                  1. Hildebrand Solubility Parameter
                    1. Hansen Solubility Parameters
                      1. Solvent Selection
                      2. Theta Condition
                        1. Definition and Significance
                          1. Experimental Determination
                          2. Polymer-Solvent Interactions
                            1. Good Solvents
                              1. Poor Solvents
                                1. Theta Solvents
                                2. Colligative Properties
                                  1. Osmotic Pressure
                                    1. Boiling Point Elevation
                                      1. Freezing Point Depression
                                      2. Chain Dimensions in Solution
                                        1. Excluded Volume Effects
                                          1. Scaling Laws
                                        2. The Amorphous State
                                          1. Glass Transition Temperature
                                            1. Definition and Measurement
                                              1. Molecular Interpretation
                                              2. Factors Affecting Glass Transition
                                                1. Chemical Structure Effects
                                                  1. Molecular Weight Effects
                                                    1. Plasticizer Effects
                                                      1. Pressure Effects
                                                      2. Free Volume Theory
                                                        1. Concept and Implications
                                                          1. Williams-Landel-Ferry Equation
                                                          2. Time-Temperature Superposition
                                                            1. Master Curves
                                                              1. Shift Factors
                                                              2. Relaxation Processes
                                                                1. Primary Relaxation
                                                                  1. Secondary Relaxations
                                                                2. The Crystalline State
                                                                  1. Polymer Crystallinity
                                                                    1. Degree of Crystallinity
                                                                      1. Measurement Methods
                                                                        1. Factors Affecting Crystallinity
                                                                        2. Melting Temperature
                                                                          1. Definition and Measurement
                                                                            1. Thermodynamic Considerations
                                                                            2. Factors Affecting Melting Temperature
                                                                              1. Chain Structure Effects
                                                                                1. Tacticity Effects
                                                                                  1. Molecular Weight Effects
                                                                                  2. Crystal Structures and Morphologies
                                                                                    1. Lamellae
                                                                                      1. Formation and Structure
                                                                                        1. Thickness and Perfection
                                                                                        2. Spherulites
                                                                                          1. Growth Mechanisms
                                                                                            1. Optical Properties
                                                                                            2. Fringed-Micelle Model
                                                                                              1. Description and Limitations
                                                                                            3. Crystallization Kinetics
                                                                                              1. Nucleation and Growth
                                                                                                1. Avrami Equation
                                                                                                  1. Isothermal and Non-isothermal Crystallization
                                                                                                2. Mechanical Properties
                                                                                                  1. Stress-Strain Behavior
                                                                                                    1. Tensile Testing
                                                                                                      1. Yield Point and Fracture
                                                                                                        1. Temperature and Rate Effects
                                                                                                        2. Modulus, Strength, and Toughness
                                                                                                          1. Young's Modulus
                                                                                                            1. Tensile Strength
                                                                                                              1. Impact Resistance
                                                                                                                1. Fracture Mechanics
                                                                                                                2. Elasticity and Rubber Elasticity
                                                                                                                  1. Entropic Elasticity
                                                                                                                    1. Statistical Thermodynamics
                                                                                                                      1. Network Theory
                                                                                                                      2. Viscoelasticity
                                                                                                                        1. Time-Dependent Behavior
                                                                                                                          1. Creep Testing
                                                                                                                            1. Stress Relaxation
                                                                                                                              1. Dynamic Mechanical Testing
                                                                                                                                1. Mechanical Models
                                                                                                                                  1. Maxwell Model
                                                                                                                                    1. Voigt Model
                                                                                                                                      1. Generalized Models
                                                                                                                                  2. Electrical and Optical Properties
                                                                                                                                    1. Electrical Properties
                                                                                                                                      1. Dielectric Properties
                                                                                                                                        1. Conductivity
                                                                                                                                          1. Breakdown Strength
                                                                                                                                          2. Optical Properties
                                                                                                                                            1. Refractive Index
                                                                                                                                              1. Transparency and Opacity
                                                                                                                                                1. Birefringence
                                                                                                                                              2. Chemical Properties and Reactions
                                                                                                                                                1. Polymer Degradation
                                                                                                                                                  1. Thermal Degradation
                                                                                                                                                    1. Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                      1. Kinetics
                                                                                                                                                        1. Prevention Strategies
                                                                                                                                                        2. Oxidative Degradation
                                                                                                                                                          1. Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                            1. Antioxidant Action
                                                                                                                                                            2. Photodegradation
                                                                                                                                                              1. UV-Induced Degradation
                                                                                                                                                                1. Stabilization Methods
                                                                                                                                                                2. Hydrolytic Degradation
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Environmental Factors
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Biodegradation
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Enzymatic Degradation
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Environmental Impact
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Polymer Stabilization
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Primary Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Secondary Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                            2. UV Stabilizers
                                                                                                                                                                              1. UV Absorbers
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Heat Stabilizers
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Metal Deactivators
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Acid Scavengers
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Post-Polymerization Modification
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Grafting Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Cross-linking Reactions
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Functionalization Reactions

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