Polymer Science and Technology Book

	Preface
	Preface to First Edition
	Acknowledgments
1	Introduction to Polymer Science	1
2	Polymer Synthesis	23
3	Conformation, Solutions, and Molecular Weight	87
4	Solid-State Properties	153
5	Viscoelasticity and Rubber Elasticity	207
6	Polymer Degradation and the Environment	263
7	Additives, Blends, and Composites	283
8	Biopolymers, Natural Polymers, and Fibers	325
9	Thermoplastics, Elastomers, and Thermosets	353
10	Engineering and Specialty Polymers	389
11	Polymer Processing and Rheology	427
12	Polymers for Advanced Technologies	485
App. A	Polymer Abbreviations	535
App. B	Representative Properties of Some Important Commercial Polymers	539
App. C	ASTM Standards for Plastics and Rubber	541
App. D	SI Units and Physical Constants	545
App. E	Mathematical Relationships	549
App. F	The Major Elements	555
	Index	557