Polymers

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.