With contributions from experts from both the industry and academia, this book presents the latest developments in polymer products and chemical processes. It incorporates appropriate case studies, explanatory notes, and schematics for more clarity and better understanding. This new book: • Features a collection of articles that highlight some important areas of current interest in polymer products and chemical processes • Gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of polymer chemistry • Familiarizes readers with new aspects of the techniques used in the examination of polymers, including chemical, physicochemical, and purely physical methods of examination • Describes the types of techniques now available to the polymer chemist and technician, and discusses their capabilities, limitations, and applications • Provides a balance between materials science and mechanics aspects, basic and applied research, and high-technology and high-volume (low-cost) composite development