Explores polymer synthesis techniques and their impact on molecular characteristics, including living free radical polymerization and macromolecular engineering.
Covers the mechanism, rate, and considerations in radical chain polymerization, including industrial importance, initiation, propagation, and termination steps.
Explores the synthesis and applications of polymer brushes, including controlled polymerization techniques and their use in protein microarrays and cell adhesion.
Explores the classification, molecular structures, mechanical behavior, and viscoelastic properties of polymers, emphasizing temperature effects and material responses.