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Why would we want to synthesize a polymer with a high degree of crystallinity?

Discuss various ways to increase the degree of crystallinity in a polymer.

4. Imagine a semi-crystalline polymer is being loaded (“cold-drawn”) under tension.

Referring to the schematic representation below, describe the step-by-step

morphological changes that take place at the molecular level.

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