This new edition of the bestselling Handbook of Thermoplastics incorporates recent developments and advances in thermoplastics with regard to materials development, processing, properties, and applications. With contributions from 65 internationally recognized authorities in the field, the second edition features new and updated discussions of several topics, including:

• Polymer nanocomposites
• Laser processing of thermoplastic composites
• Bioplastics
• Natural fiber thermoplastic composites
• Materials selection
• Design and...