An Introduction to Plastics, 2nd, Completely Revised Edition

INTRODUCTION
Polymers
Plastics
History of Plastics
Economic Importance
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF POLYMERS
Constitution
Molar Masses and Molar Mass Distributions
Configurations
Conformations
POLYMER MANUFACTURE
Raw Materials
Polymer Syntheses: Overview
Chain Polymerizations and Polyeliminations
Polycondensations and Polyadditions
Polymer Reactions
PLASTICS MANUFACTURE
Homogenization and Compounding
Additives
Processing
SUPERMOLECULAR STRUCTURES
Noncrystalline States
Polymer Crystals
Mesophases
Gels
Thermal Properties
Rheological Properties
Mechanical Properties
Electrical Properties
Optical Properties
Polymer Composites
Waste Disposal