Lesson 8: Structure and Applications of Polymers

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Overview
What is a Polymer?
Natural Polymers
Plastics
Reading Assignment 1
Polymer Formation
Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymers
Basic Polymer Structure
Reading Assignment 2
What are Scientists Doing Now to Improve Polymers?
Video Assignment
Summary and Final Tasks

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MATSE 81 Materials In Today's World

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Materials Classification
Lesson 2: Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science
Lesson 3: Atomic Structure and Bonding
Lesson 4: Mechanical Properties
Lesson 5: Structure and Applications of Metals
Lesson 6: Types and Applications of Metal Alloys
Lesson 7: Structure and Applications of Ceramics
Lesson 8: Structure and Applications of Polymers
Lesson 9: Types and Applications of Composites
Lesson 10: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Processing of Materials
Lesson 11: Biomaterials and Smart Materials
Lesson 12: Semiconductors and Nanomaterials

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