A polymer is a macromolecule that is composed of a number of repeated
subunits. It is formed due to the polymerization of monomers. The
description of a polymer can be done on the basis of its degree of
polymerization, tacticity, molar mass distribution, degree of branching,
crystallinity, melting temperature, etc. The branch of chemistry that
studies the structure, properties and synthesis of polymers and
macromolecules is known as polymer chemistry. The study of synthetic and
organic polymeric compositions are primarily studied in this domain.
This includes rubber, plastics, fibers and composites. Almost all
synthetic polymers are obtained from petrochemicals. This book is a
compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the
field of polymer chemistry. Most of the topics introduced herein cover
new techniques and applications of this discipline. It is a complete
source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.