Introduction

By consolidating into one volume the fundamentals currently covered piecemeal across several reference, this book simplifies the learning of polymer science. Its primary focus is the ultimate property of the finished polymer product.

Part I: Polymer Fundamentals

Part I explains polymer fundamentals.

Part II: Polymer Preparation and Transformation

Part II discusses how polymers are prepared from monomers and the transformation of polymers into useful everyday articles.

Part III: Properties and Applications

Part III examines the properties and applications of polymers.

Polymer Science and Technology presents these aspects of the science in a readily understandable way. It emphasizes basic, qualitative comprehension of concepts, rather than their rote memorization or detailed mathematical analysis.