Polymer Science and Technology

This reference provides coverage of the principles of polymer science and engineering with applications in chemical engineering, materials science and chemistry. In addition to synthetic polymer chemistry, it also looks at the properties of polymers in various states (solution, melt, rubber, solid). Three chapters provide a survey of the important categories of plastics including commodity thermoplastics and fibers, elastomers and thermosets, and engineering and specialty polymers. Basic polymer processing principles are explained as well as in-depth application of the latest polymer applications in the medical, biotechnology, electronics and chemical industries.

This valuable book helps readers -- primarily in chemical engineering, materials science, and chemistry -- master the fundamentals of polymer science and engineering and keep up to date on the latest materials and their technological applications. In addition to its basic coverage of synthetic polymer chemistry, the book also covers the properties of polymers in various states (solution, melt, rubber, and solid) ... a survey of the important categories of plastics ... basic polymer processing principles ... the latest polymer applications in the medical, biotechnology, electronics, and chemical industries ... and more. An ideal reference for engineers and chemists working in research and development in synthetics and plastics and chemical process industries.