
Synthetic Polymer Chemistry
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Pradip Bhowmik
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 2 8 3 0 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 2 8 3 1 - 2
Synthetic Polymer Chemistry provides a comprehensive, thoughtfully organized introduction to polymers and their physical properties, as well as different types of polyme… Read more
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Synthetic Polymer Chemistry provides a comprehensive, thoughtfully organized introduction to polymers and their physical properties, as well as different types of polymerization reactions. This book aims to explain the bridge between organic and polymer chemistry in an accessible manner, proving to be a helpful resource for an essential course that many students struggle to connect with. To help overcome this challenge and link the two disciplines in useful and exciting ways, this textbook emphasizes the connection between organic chemistry and polymer chemistry, and how knowledge of one can benefit the understanding of the other. This book helps students and researchers build a strong foundation of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry understanding so they can grasp the materials covered in advanced polymer chemistry. Polymer chemistry is an applied field that is present everywhere around us. As users of this book begin to perceive the importance of polymer chemistry in daily life, they are sure to be excited to explore more polymer chemistry methods that pique their interest. Synthetic Polymer Chemistry covers an array of integral topics, from the introduction of polymers and their physical properties to morphology (crystalline and amorphous phase) to molecular weights measurements and solubility. Different types of polymerization reactions (free radical, cationic, anionic condensation) based on organic reaction mechanisms are also discussed across various chapters in vivid detail. This text is ideal for courses in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, materials science and engineering, and biomedical engineering.
- Provides practical information and techniques for building fundamental knowledge and applying polymer chemistry concepts
- Fulfills a clear course need in the topic area at upper undergraduate and introductory graduate course levels
- Introduces the classical concepts of polymerization reactions with which readers may be more familiar with clarity and delves into more complex subjects in a comprehensive and well-organized manner
- Includes approximately 100 figures which provide clear and valuable depictions of the essential chemistry concepts explored in the text
- Offers online support, including additional exercises with step-by-step solutions
Students in upper-level undergraduate courses in chemistry, materials science and engineering, and biomedical engineering, as well as first-year graduate students in chemistry, materials science and engineering, and biomedical engineering
1. Introduction and Physical Properties of Polymers
2. Free Radical Polymerization
3. Cationic Polymerization
4. Anionic Polymerization
5. Coordination Polymerization
6. Ring Opening Polymerization
7. Condensation Polymerization
8. Naturally Occurring Polymers aka Biopolymers (Carbohydrates, Proteins, RNA, and DNA)
9. Reactions of Polymers
10. Special Topics on Polymers
2. Free Radical Polymerization
3. Cationic Polymerization
4. Anionic Polymerization
5. Coordination Polymerization
6. Ring Opening Polymerization
7. Condensation Polymerization
8. Naturally Occurring Polymers aka Biopolymers (Carbohydrates, Proteins, RNA, and DNA)
9. Reactions of Polymers
10. Special Topics on Polymers
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Pradip Bhowmik
Pradip K. Bhowmik is currently Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He came to the United States from Bangladesh in 1983 and obtained his M.S. in Physical/Organic Chemistry in 1987 and Ph.D. in Organic/Polymer Chemistry in 1990from University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and University of Massachusetts at Amherst, respectively. Dr. Bhowmik has authored/co-authored 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and refereed conference papers. He has edited 10 books and has written five book chapters over his career. Additionally, he is the inventor of five patents, and several patents pending. Dr. Bhowmik serves as an Academic Editor for 15 journals, as a member on the Editorial Board of16 journals, as an Advisory Board Member for InnoSense LLC, California, NoFire Zone Inc., Reno, Nevada, and Quantum Copper, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Nevada Las Vegas