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CHEM 4OP3

POLYMERS AND ORGANIC MATERIALS

Undergraduate

Fall 2026 · C01

Topics

  • Introduction to polymers
  • Polymer structure
  • Structure and thermal properties
  • Polymer spectroscopy
  • Free-radical polymerization
  • Ionic (living) polymerization
  • Controlled (living) radical polymerization
  • Use of coordination catalysts
  • Step-growth polymerization
  • Condensation polymerization (polyesters/polycarbonates)
  • Polyamides (Nylon) and related polymers
  • Guest lecture(s)

Readings

  • Course notes and materials provided by the instructor.
    Required
  • Polymer Chemistry, An Introduction
    Malcolm P. Stevens · Recommended / optional
    Oxford
  • Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry: A Problem-Solving Approach
    Manas Chanda · 2nd Edition · Recommended / optional
    CRC Press
  • Polymer Science and Technology
    Joel R. Fried, Prentice Hall · 2014 · Recommended / optional
  • Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry: A Problem-Solving Approach Authors: Manas Chanda Publisher: CRC Press Edition: 2nd Edition Available Online
    See source
Sources