Chapter 1. Introduction to Molecular Materials

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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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