Nicholson J.W. The Chemistry of Polymers (Химия полимеров)

3rd edition – RSC Publishing, 2006. – 212 p.This book is a well established and highly readable introductory text book on polymer science, ideal for chemists requiring a broad introduction to the subject. Like its predecessors it has been written primarily from an applications point of view, emphasising practical applications and providing a comprehensive introduction on all aspects of polymer science including polymer synthesis, characterisation, reaction kinetics and materials science. Specialised topics such as polymer degradation, polymers and pollution and a variety of technological developments are also discussed in an informative and up-to-date manner.
Polymer Chemistry.
Polymerisation Reactions.
Polymer Structure.
Crosslinking.
Polymer Solutions.
Methods of Determining Relative Molar Mass.
Mechanical Properties of Polymers.
Polymer Degradation Introduction.
Dendrimers.
Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry.