Polymer Physics

This channel is devoted to in-depth discussion of a major area of polymer physics: polymer mechanics explored at the chain level at both high (liquid) and low (solid) temperatures.  While mechanics of polymers in their solid state holds the key to the future of sustainable plastics, nonlinear rheology of polymers in their liquid state is of foremost importance. 

For a glimpse of how we might integrate our knowledge into a single framework through several episodes of investigation, see our homepage:  https://www.uakron.edu/rheology/

The precursor to this channel is https://youtube.com/@polymerrheology?si=PBXl6Q9DAvfn0xG_ which hosted our earlier video clips on Nonlinear Polymer Rheology.

Our knowledge on polymer rheology is summarized in Nonlinear Polymer Rheology (Wiley 2018).  Physics of Polymer Mechanics, a second book, sequel to NPR, is in writing, to be published by Wily in 2025-2026.  Our understanding of polymer ductility and fracture is summarized in this upcoming book.