Polymers: Addition Polymers, Polyesters, Polyamides and Biodegradability

What this note covers

1. 1. What Is a Polymer? Core Concepts
2. 2. Addition Polymerisation: Mechanism, Monomers, and Examples
3. 3. Condensation Polymerisation: Mechanism and the Loss of Water
4. 4. Polyesters: Structure, Formation, and Applied Examples
5. 5. Polyamides: Nylon-6,6 and Kevlar
6. 6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Synthetic Polymers
7. 7. Biodegradable Alternatives: PLA and a Critical Evaluation

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes