chapter 1introduction
1.1what are polymers?
1.2classification of polymers
1.3basic structure and properties of polymers
1.4applications of polymers
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chapter 2commodity plastics
2.1introduction
2.2properties and classifications of plastics
2.3plasticprocessing methods and design guidelines
2.4polyethylene
2.5ethylene copolymers
2.6polypropylene
2.7polystyrene
2.8styrene copolymers
2.9polyvinyl chloride and copolymers
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chapter 3engineering plastics
3.1introduction
3.2nylons
3.3polyesters
3.4polycarbonates
3.5polyacetals
3.6poly(phenylene oxide)
3.7poly(aryl sulfones)3.8polyimides
3.9poly(ether ether ketone)
3.10fluoroplastics
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chapter 4thermosets
4.1introduction
4.2processing methods for thermosets
4.3phenolic resins
4.4amino resins
4.5furan resins
4.6unsaturated polyester resins
4.7epoxy resins
4.8polyurethanes
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chapter 5fibers
5.1introduction
5.2natural fibers
5.3synthetic fibers
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chapter 6rubbers
6.1introduction
6.2the nature of rubbers
6.3rubbers compounding and ingredient
6.4manufacturing techniques for rubbers
6.5products and applications of rubbers
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chapter 7coatings and adhesives
7.1introduction
7.2coatings
7.3adhesives
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chapter 8functional polymers
8.1introduction
8.2liquid crystal polymers
8.3conductive polymers
8.4ion exchange resins
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