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Polymer chemistry · Undergraduate · Chemistry
Topics
Laboratory synthesis
- Free-radical polymerization of styrene or MMA
- Emulsion polymerization techniques
- Cross-linking with divinyl monomers
- Determination of molecular weight by GPC
- DSC analysis of glass transition
- Tensile testing of polymer films
- Safe handling of monomers and initiators
- Polymer film casting and molding
- Green polymerization solvents and catalysts
- Writing polymer lab reports with characterization data
Industrial and applied polymers
- Commodity plastics: PE, PP, PVC, PS, PET
- Engineering plastics: nylon, polycarbonate, PEEK
- Elastomers: natural rubber, SBR, silicone
- Adhesives and coatings chemistry
- Biodegradable and bio-based polymers
- Polymer recycling and circular economy
- Polymer composites in automotive and aerospace
- Biomedical polymers: sutures, implants, drug delivery
- Conducting polymers in electronics
- Career paths in polymer science and plastics engineering
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