Introduction to Polymer Science

摘要: Chapter 1 is an introduction to polymer science. The definitions proposed by IUPAC are presented and they with few exceptions used in this book. bonds formed between different atoms within single molecules molecules, which include both primary secondary bonds, described detail. concepts of configuration conformation explained together their impact on structure. Molar mass, including definition averages methods assess molar molecular architecture, branched types, networks, classes polymers, for example, homopolymers copolymers, thermoplastics thermosets, polymeric materials, transitions concisely described. This chapter also presents a section natural proteins, polysaccharides, generic property characteristics these compounds. history science engineering emphasized because we learn from deal efficiently future challenges.