Chapter 1 Conformation, solutions and molecular weight 4 hrs Section 1 Polymer conformation and chain dimensions Section 2 Thermodynamics of polymer solutions Section 3 Measurement of molecular weight Chapter 2 Solid-state properties 4 hrs Section 1 Amorphous state Section 2 Crystalline state Section 3 Thermal transitions and properties Section 4 Mechanical Properties Chapter 3 Modern polymers, their applications and processing methods 4 hrs Section 1 Fibers* Section 2 Plastics* Section 3 Rubbers Chapter 4 Composites - additives, blends and special properties 4 hrs Section 1 Additives Section 2 Polymer blends and interpenetrating networks Section 3 Property-Structure Interpretations … Chapter 5 Mechanism of reinforcement 4 hrs Section 1 Mechanism of reinforcement Section 2 Rubber Reinforcement Methods Chapter 6 Silicone rubber – properties, reinforcement and applications 4 hrs Section 1 Introduction-properties, applications Section 2 Monomers Section 3 Polymerization and reinforcement Chapter 7 Polymer Recycling 4 hrs Section 1 general review Section 2 progress Chapter 8 Progress of polymers-based materials In recent years – Literature retrieval 4 hrs |