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Polymer Chemistry Facts

Amorphous Polymers
Properties of polymers from a materials science viewpoint. From Carl Barelli, San Jose State University.

Cellulose Polymers
Structure and uses of cellulose. From Olympia Moy, The Dalton School.

Center for Polymer Studies
Instructional activities including lab exercises and Java applets. From Boston University.

Chemistry of Polymers
Lessons and experiments from a Polymer Chemistry workshop. From the Pacific Science Center.

Chemist’s Art Gallery
Many computer simulations including those of biomolecules and other polymers. From Leif Laaksonen, Center for Scientific Computing, Finland.

Conductive Polymers
Research articles about "organic metals." From Zipperling Kessler & Co.

DuPont's Lavoisier Academy
Recipients of DuPont's Lavoisier Medal for Technical Achievement.

Fibertutor
Chemistry of polymers used as fibers, from acetate to vinyon. From the American Fiber Manufacturers Association.

Glossary of Basic Terms in Polymer Science
Excerpted from the IUPAC recommendations.

High Solids Aliphatic Polyurethane Coatings
Synthesis and performance. From Shiwei Guan.

Java and JavaScript Applications
Calculate molecular weights, simulate NMR spectra, or watch polymer syntheses. From Bruno Herreros, University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Macrogalleria
The Department of Polymer Science, University of Southern Mississippi provides a fascinating tour of polymers.

Materials By Design
Types of materials (metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers) and X-ray techniques for analyzing them. From Cornell University.

Materials Chemistry Notes
Synthesis and chemistry of polymers, glasses, metals, and alloys. From Pennsylvania State University.

Nylon Life Cycle
Chemistry and business of this synthetic fiber. From Cook-Hauptman Associates.

Physics of Long-Chain Molecules
The chemistry and physics of polymeric materials. From Adrian R. Rennie, University of Cambridge.

Plastics Museum
Walk through the museum of Pont Canavese.

Plastics Timeline
A concise history of plastics. From Tangram Technology.

Polymer and Coatings Science
A detailed set of lecture notes from the University of Missouri at Rolla.

Polymer Chemistry Hypertext
Generous list of concepts. From University of Missouri at Rolla.

Polymer Extrusion
Steps leading from feed material to finished product. From Ralph Bridge, University of Connecticut.

Polymer Morphology
Atomic scale to macroscopic scale look at polymeric structures. From Gregory Beaucage, University of Cincinnati.

Polymer Search on the Internet
Use key words to discover relevant topics in the adhesives, plastics, and rubber industries.

Polymers & Liquid Crystals
Tutorials require QuickTime and Shockwave. From Case Western Reserve University.

Polymers and People
Historical series on the plastic and synthetic rubber industry.

Polymers, They’re Everywhere
Colorful grade school introduction to natural and artificial polymers. From the National Geographic Society.

Quick Guide to Manufactured Fibers
Trade names, generic names, properties, and uses. From the American Fiber Manufacturers Association.

Resources for Polymer Chemists
Tables include densities, refractive indices, and plasticizer compatabilities. From Scientific Polymer Products.

Sol-Gel Gateway
Source of applications, properties, and syntheses of sol-gel compounds used in manufacturing films, coatings, and new materials.

Structural Studies of Conducting Polymers
Chapter by Michael Winokur, University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Taxonomy of Materials
Organic and inorganic engineering materials. From Louis L. Bucciarelli and Mohammad Imran Syed, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Thermodynamic Properties of Elastomers
Background and applications of rubber polymers. From Kathryn R. Williams, University of Florida.

Tutorial on Polymer Composite Molding
Techniques in compression, injection, and resin transfer molding. From Michigan State University.

Visualizing Polymer Chemistry
Examining polymer synthesis, growth, and structure. From K.M. Anis Rahman and C.J. Durning, Columbia University.