Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a concise source of information on synthetic techniques, purification, and characterization methods for step-growth polymers as well as addressing future trends in the synthesis of step-growth polymers. * Includes historical background and basic classifications of step-growth polymers.
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Journal of the American Chemical Society
Vol. 125, No. 44, 2003
Table of ContentsPreface.
Introduction to Synthetic Methods in Step-Growth Polymers (M. Rogers, et al.).
Polyesters (A. Fradet & M. Tessier).
Polyamides (R. Gaymans).
Polyurethanes and Polyureas (J. Dodge).
Polyimides and Other High-Temperature Polymers (B. Sillion, et al.).
Synthesis of Poly(arylene ether)s (S. Wang & J. McGrath).
Chemistry and Properties of Phenolic Resins and Networks (S. Lin-Gibson & J. Riffle).
Nontraditional Step-Growth Polymerization: ADMET (A. Church, et al.).
Nontraditional Step-Growth Polymerization: Transition Metal Coupling (Q. Hu).
Depolymerization and Recycling (M. Polk).
Index.
