Polymers

In this topic, we will understand the meaning of polymers and polymerization in detail. It also deals with the classification of polymers into natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers. Polymerisation reactions are also given here.

This topic classifies the polymers on the basis of the source from which it is derived. It also covers some basic uses of polymers in daily life.

This topic explains general methods of polymerisation in detail with the help of examples and pictorial illustrations.

In this topic, we will study the monomers, structure and uses of polypropene, polystyrene, PVC, urea, glyptal and bakelite in brief.

This topic describes the meaning and structure of natural and synthetic rubbers in detail. We will also deal with the vulcanization of rubber and the preparation of synthetic rubbers, neoprene and buna-N in detail.

This topic describes how polymer properties are closely related to their molecular mass, size and structure. We will also discuss the growth of polymer chain along with the determination of molecular mass of polymers.

This topic covers the reactions involving the biodegradation of different polymers. It also explores the process of bacterial degradation in the environment.