Chapter 1: Introduction to Polymer Science
Chapter 2: Polymer Synthesis
Chapter 3: Conformation, Solutions, and Molecular Weight
Chapter 4: Solid-State Properties
Chapter 5: Viscoelasticity and Rubber Elasticity
Chapter 6: Polymer Degradation and the Environment
Chapter 7: Additives, Blends, Block Copolymers, and Composites
Chapter 8: Biopolymers, Natural Polymers, and Fibers
Chapter 9: Thermoplastics, Elastomers, and Thermosets
Chapter 10: Engineering and Specialty Polymers
Chapter 11: Polymer Processing and Rheology
Chapter 12: Polymers for Advanced Technologies
Chapter 13: Correlations and Simulations in Polymer Science
Appendix A: Polymer Abbreviations
Appendix B Representative Properties of Some Important Commercial Polymers
Appendix C ASTM Standards for Plastics and Rubber
Appendix D SI Units and Physical Constants
Appendix E Mathematical Relationships
Appendix F The Major Elements
