Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia

by Joseph C. Salamone

Overview

The Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and development on the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials. This groundbreaking work includes the largest number of contributors in the world for a reference publication in polymer science, and examines many fields not covered in any other reference. With multiple articles on many subjects, the encyclopedia offers you a broad-based perspective on a multitude of topics, as well as detailed research information, figures, tables, illustrations, and references. Updates published as new research unfolds will continue to provide you with the latest advances in polymer science, and will keep the encyclopedia at the forefront of the field well into the future.

From novices to experienced researchers in the field, anyone and everyone working in polymer science today needs this complete assessment of the state of the art.

The entire 12-volume set will be available in your choice of printed or CD-ROM format.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781041013099
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/15/2026
Pages:	9600
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Additives
/Biodegradable Polymers
/Biomaterials for the Body
/Biomimetic Materials
/Biosensors
/Blends
/Block Copolymers
/Block Copolymer Micelles
/Comb-like Polymers
/Commercial Resins, Plastics, Elastomers
/Composites
/Compatibilizers
/Conducting Polymers
/Contact Lens Materials
/Controlled Release
/Dendrictic Polymers
/Dendrimers
/Dental Polymers
/Immobilized Enzymes
/Electrorheological Fluids
Engineering Plastics
/Ferroelectric Polymers
/Ferromagnetic Polymers
/Fillers
/Flame-Resistant Material
/Flocculants
/Fluorine-containing Polymers
/Functional Polymers
/Gas Barrier Polymers
/Gas Separation Membranes
/Gelling Agents
/Group Transfer Polymerization
/Cyclopolymerization
/Hair and Skin Care Polymers
/Hairy Rod-Like Polymers
High Solids Coatings
/Host-Guest Chemistry
/Hydrophilic Polymers
/Hydrophilic Surfaces
/Hydrogels
/Hyper-Branched Polymers
/Immortal Polymerization
Inclusion Polymerization
Inorganic/Organic Hybrids
Interpenetrating Polymer Networks
/Ionomers
/Ladder Polymers
Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Living Polymers (Radical, Cation, Anion, and Coordination)
/Macrocyclic Polymers
/Macromonomers
/Membranes
/Metallocene Catalysis
/Metal Complexation Polymers
Microbial Polymers
Microencapsulated particles
Microspheres
Molecular Assemblies
Molecular Complexes
Molecular Composites
Molecular Recognition
/Monodisperse Particles
/Monodisperse Polymers
/Network Polymers
New Catalysts Systems
New Fabrics
New Initiating Systems
New Living Polymer Systems
New Polymerization Methods
New Resins
Nonlinear Optical Materials
Nonthrombogenic Polymers
/Nucleic Acid Analogs
/Olefin-Carbon Monoxide Copolymers
/Optically Active Polymers
/Organometallic Polymers
/Pervaporation Membranes
Phase Transfer Catalysts
Phosphorous-Containing Polymers
Photochromic Polymers
Photoinitiators
New Polymer

Editorial Reviews

"The preparation of encyclopedia on polymer material is the most complex task which has been accomplished with near perfection by Professor Salamone as an Editor-in-chief in close cooperation from CRC Press…This encyclopedia is strongly recommended for all the libraries of research institutes on polymer industries."
—D.C. Trivedi, CECRI, Karaikudi
"…this compendium clearly promises to be a significant contribution to the field of polymer science…comprehensive from the standpoints of both the selection of contributors, worldwide, and the subjects covered…the greatest anticipation is its availability on CD-ROM…enormously simplify obtaining cross referenced searches on polymer structures, systheses and uses."
—Stephen L Goldstein, PhD, Olin Research Center

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