Ebook: Polymer Science and Engineering: The Shifting Research Frontiers

Provides an overview of the use of polymers in fields such as medicine and biotechnology, communication, construction, and energy. Describes polymer properties, their composition, and specific methods of processing. Discusses efforts to model polymer synthesis after nature's methods, and looks at downward trends in research support. Covers advanced technology applications such as polymer sensors, compact disk technology, and polymeric light-emitting diodes.