Polymer Chemistry

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This comprehensive textbook covers the synthesis, characterization, and applications of polymers, highlighting their unique properties compared to other materials. Polymers are integral to our daily lives, present in common plastics like PE and PP, as well as in natural biomolecules such as DNA. The text emphasizes that macromolecules are essential for life as we know it. It offers foundational knowledge in macromolecular chemistry and explores the distinct characteristics of polymers, including environmentally relevant topics like biopolymers and microplastics. Building on basic organic chemistry and thermodynamics, the book presents a clear and detailed overview of this dynamic interdisciplinary field, which intersects chemistry, physics, engineering, and life sciences. Each chapter includes exercises to reinforce understanding, ensuring that readers can confirm their grasp of the material. The writing prioritizes readability while maintaining necessary detail, making it suitable for both chemistry students and applied scientists in industry. Notably, this first edition is the only textbook on polymer chemistry to receive the Literature Prize from the Fund of the German Chemical Industry Association in 2015.