Fundamentals of Polymer Science and Technology

Polymers have become an undetachable part of our everyday life. One can not imagine life in the world without polymer products anymore. To address this inevitable importance of polymers, this book "Fundamentals of Polymer Science and Technology" aims to target both facets of polymer, namely science & technology. It presents a brief discussion of the historical development of polymers, basic definitions and concepts, and an overview of the basis for the various classifications of polymers. It also examines the requirements for polymer formation from monomers and discusses polymer structure at three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary, along with a discussion of polymer modification techniques. The book also deals with how polymers are prepared from monomers and the transformation of polymers into useful everyday articles, and also properties & applications of polymers.