The advanced polymers along with its selected applications are comprehensively illustrated in this extensive book. This book is a compilation of contributions by reputed authors from across the globe engaged in various fields of polymer physics. It encompasses various topics like applications of conducting polymers; thin film polymers; photopolymers for holographic media; hydrogel films on optical fiber core; microwave absorption and EMI shielding behavior of nanocomposites based on naturally conducting polymers and graphene as well as carbon nanotubes; electro reductive polymerization;...

Biopolymers are referred to as polymeric substances which occur in living organisms. It comes as a surprise that biopolymers are in no way new to this world. It is primarily due to our fascination with petrochemical products that these amazing materials have been overlooked for such a long time. However, today we face a different challenge. Environmental challenges are pushing away from synthetic or petro-chemically formulated products, whereas economic factors are pulling back from usually more costly "green" alternatives. This book introduces two characteristics of biopolymers; potential...

The structural applications of fiber reinforced polymers are described in this elaborative book. Fiber reinforced polymers are an extremely significant and widely utilized form of material. These materials exist primarily due to the emphasis given to petrochemical and non-petrochemical products. These polymers are economical and more widely used as compared to natural polymers. The field of fiber reinforced polymers is an evolving and growing field of research due to its special properties and traditional and modern applications. This book discusses the improvement in environmental aspects,...

This is a comprehensive book based on the chemistry as well as applications of high performance polymers. The properties of polyimides and heterocyclic polymers are well-known and they are utilized for long period temperature endurance ranging from 250 - 350'C. This book discusses synthesis, techniques, physicochemical properties, processing and applications of such polymers in advanced technologies. This book compiles original researches conducted by experts and covers all the disciplines related to this field and provides a comprehensive overview to the subject.

This book encompasses information regarding the complete science of polymers. Over the past ten to fifteen years, advancements in polymer science have attracted attention and witnessed significant changes. From a rather specialized subject limited to engineers engaged and interested in some specific fields, polymer science has transformed into a general discipline which provides the base for several sub-specialties. This book comprehensively treats various aspects of the subject of polymer science. Several books have presented distinct types of polymers with great accuracy and excellence and...