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1 Chapter 1. Introduction to Molecular Materials “The development of a civilization depends on new materials” Materials Science at the center of a tetrahedron of physics, chemistry, theory, and engineering Historical Development Declining trend in world consumption of metals Increasing trend in world consumption of polymers Polymer one of the most important materials to
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Molecular Materials
“The development of a civilization depends on new materials”
Materials Science
at the center of a tetrahedron of
physics, chemistry, theory, and engineering
Historical Development
Declining trend in world consumption of metals
Increasing trend in world consumption of polymers
Polymer
one of the most important materials to the modern society
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Commodity Polymers Plastics and rubbers: PS, PVC, PE, PP, PBD Fibers: Nylons, PET, PAn
Specialty Polymers Created to meet demands of specialized applications Small tonnage production High value added
Polymers Are Everywhere (examples of polymer products)
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Molecular Materials for Electronics and Optics
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