This document discusses classifications of polymers based on origin, monomer type, thermal response, formation method, structure, applications, carbon backbone, and morphology. Polymers can be classified as natural, semi-synthetic, or synthetic by origin; homopolymer or copolymer by monomer; thermoplastic or thermoset by thermal response; addition or condensation polymerization by formation method; linear, branched, or crosslinked by structure; used for plastics, fibers, elastomers, adhesives, or paints/coatings by application; organic or inorganic by carbon backbone; and crystalline, semi-crystalline, or amorphous by morphology.

1. Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering
Molecular Weight of Polymers
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Course Code: PE-3107
Credits: 3-0-3
Teacher: Engr. Asra Tariq
Email Id: asra.tariq@ntu.edu.pk

2. Classifications of Polymers
 By Origin
 By Monomer
 By Thermal Response
 By Mode Of Formation
 By Structure
 By Application & Physical Properties
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3. Classifications of Polymers
By
Origin
Natural
Semi-
Synthetic
Synthetic
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4. Classifications of Polymers
By Monomer
Homopolymer Copolymer
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5. Classifications of Polymers
By Thermal
Response
Thermoplastic Thermosets
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6. Classifications of Polymers
By Mode of
Formation
Addition
Polymerization
Condensation
Polymerization
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7. Classifications of Polymers
By
Structure
Linear Branched Crosslinked
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8. Classifications of Polymers
By
Applications
Plastics Fibers Elastomers Adhesives
Paints and
Coatings
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9. Classifications of Polymers
By Carbon
backbone
Organic Inorganic
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10. Classifications of Polymers
By
Morphology
Crystalline
Semi-
Crystalline
Amorphous
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