Chemistry · Boston College
This course covers modern synthetic methods in polymer chemistry and general principles that govern the unique properties of macromolecules. Synthetic methods that will be covered include radical, anionic, and cationic initiated polymerization reactions as well as metal-mediated polymerization reactions. Strategies used by chemists to control polymer molecular weight, stereochemistry (i.e., tacticity), and polymer microstructure (e.g., block, random, and alternating co-polymers) will be emphasized. Polymer characterization techniques will also be covered that include measuring molecular weight
