CHEM 539
Polymer Chemistry
Matthew L. Becker
Description from DukeHub
This course provides the fundamental bases for understanding and comprehending the basic principles associated with the synthesis of polymers using a number of traditional and contemporary polymerization techniques with an emphasis on the mechanisms, kinetics, stereochemistry and resulting properties of the polymers. Students are expected to have a strong foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Recommended prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Thermodynamics
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