Polymer Science and Technology

Fully revised and updated, Polymer Science and Technology, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive review of the current state and emerging developments within the field. Renowned polymer specialist Joel R. Fried delivers a modern perspective on polymer processing principles and practices, addressing significant applications across diverse sectors such as medicine, biotechnology, chemicals, and electronics. This edition expands its reach with new topics that include controlled radical polymerization, click chemistry, green chemistry, block copolymers, nanofillers, and electrospinning, as well as the most recent advances in drug delivery applications. A dedicated chapter now provides extensive guidance on predicting polymer properties, featuring enhanced group correlations and fresh discussions on topological indices and neural networks. Marking a first in introductory polymer texts, this edition also demystifies computational polymer science with clear explanations of molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods. Numerous examples illustrate simulation concepts, from predicting PVT values to assessing permeability and free volume. With thorough treatments of synthetic polymer chemistry, solution and melt properties, rubber and solid states, and all key categories of plastics, this revised edition enriches its content further with new calculations, end-of-chapter problems, and updated references - all designed to provide an essential resource for students and professionals alike.