Organic Polymer Science II

3 Credits

Continuation of CHM 394 . Theory and mechanism of ionic vinyladdition chaingrowth polymerization. Chain copolymerization by radical and ionic mechanism. Mechanism of ring-opening polymerization, stereochemistry of polymerization including ionic, coordination, and Ziegler-Natta mechanisms. Reactions of polymers, including crosslinking, reaction of functional groups, graft and block copolymers, and polymer carriers and supports.