Springer Handbook of Functional Polymers

The Springer Handbook of Functional Polymers provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and major developments in the field of functional polymers.

The handbook is organized into six parts:
• Part I offers detailed descriptions of the fundamentals of functional polymers and introduces various types, including bio-related polymers and materials informatics.
• Parts II and III, covering conjugated polymers and inorganic polymers, present these materials from the perspective of their building blocks, including information on their synthesis.
• Parts IV and V, focusing on photo-functional polymers and electronic polymers, emphasize their functional properties and applications in electronic devices.
• Part VI addresses polymers that are important for structural materials.

Each part features contributions from internationally renowned experts who are authorities in their respective fields. The chapters provide concise yet authoritative insights into various aspects of functional polymers and their practical applications.

This handbook is a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds who seek a solid understanding of functional polymers. It is also useful for graduate students and educators in related disciplines.

Yoshiki Chujo completed his Ph.D. at Kyoto University in 1980. After working at Nagoya University, Virginia Tech in USA, and Kyoto University, he has been a Professor at Kyoto University during 1994–2018. He is now a Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University. His research interests focus on polymer synthesis and organic-inorganic hybrid materials. He has received the Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science, the Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ), the Award of the SPSJ, the Scientific Award of the Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ), the Award of the CSJ, the BCSJ Award from the CSJ, the Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the SPSJ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Polymer Science and Technology, the Honorary Member of the SPSJ (the past President of the SPSJ), and the Medal with Purple Ribbon from Emperor.