Classification of conducting polymers

Answer 1

polymers are classified into 5 types as follows:

A))based on synthesis:

1)addition polymers

2)condensation polymers

B))based on inter molecular forces:

1)fibers

2)elastromers

3)thermoplastics

4)thermosettings

C))from source

1)natural polymers

2)synthetic polymers

D))based on material

1)organic polymer

2)inorganic polymer

E))based on structure

1)linear polymer

2)branched polymer

3)cross linked polymer

F))based on the monomer

1)homo polymer

2)hetero polymer

Answer 2

There are three type

-Intrinsically conducting

-Extrinsically conducting and

-Co-ordination/ Inorganic conducting polymer.

Answer 3

POly pyrrole, polythiophene,polyaniline,polyacetylene

Answer 4

Polymers may be classified as follows, according to the mechanical Properties.

1) Thermoplasts

2) Thermosets