Polymers and Plastics: Structure, Synthesis, and Recycling - A comprehensive exploration of plastic materials, their formation mechanisms, and environmental considerations.
• Van der Waals Forces and molecular interactions form the foundation of polymer properties
• Polyaddition, Polymerization, and Polycondensation represent the main synthesis routes
• Plastics are classified into thermoplastics, elastoplastics, and duroplastics based on their structural properties
• Recycling methods include mechanical and chemical approaches for sustainable material management
