Polymers : Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials, Fourth Edition

Extensively revised and updated to keep abreast of recent advances, the fourth edition of this popular and highly regarded text continues to provide a broad-based, high-information text at an introductory, reader-friendly level that illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science.

Extensively revised and updated to keep abreast of recent advances, the fourth edition of this popular and highly regarded text continues to provide a broad-based, high-information text at an introductory, reader-friendly level that illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science. Significantly adding or amending the material, this new edition strengthens its aim to contribute a comprehensive treatment by offering a wide and balanced selection of topics across all aspects of the chemistry and physics of polymer science, from synthesis and physical properties to applications. Thoroughly revised and updated text to reflect new and emerging polymer applications beyond the electronics industry - particularly in biomedicine and environmental science. User-friendly style, modernised format, fully updated references. Completely revised pedagogical features including additional problems throughout the text, and with a broader range of difficulty. Provides instructors with an eResource containing solutions to the problems, as well as figure slides, additional problems and test questions. Expanded coverage of biopolymers, processing, and environmental-related topics including recycling, degradable polymers, and sustainability.