The Essential Handbook of Polymer Terms and Attributes

The Essential Handbook of Polymer Terms and Attributes not only acts as an encyclopaedia of polymer science but also fosters an appreciation for the significance of polymers in fields including materials science, chemistry, engineering, and medicine.  

This book serves as an excellent reference book, covering every possible term and attribution associated with the vast and diverse field of polymers. This comprehensive volume serves as a vital resource for researchers working in industry and academia, offering a clear and concise exploration of polymer science with the most essential reference data available. 

Each polymer term is defined in a straightforward manner, ensuring that readers of all levels can grasp the concepts. The book goes beyond mere definitions, providing context and insights into the applications, properties, and synthesis. Bringing polymer terms and attributes together in one place, the book provides a broad knowledge of polymer science and facilitates idea generation for researchers and students embarking on projects related to a specific field of polymer science. 

Key features: 

• This book covers all possible terms associated with the field of “polymers" and related areas, granting readers a comprehensive understanding of the entire spectrum of polymers. 
• The organization of the book follows an alphabetical format, enabling quick and convenient access to specific terms. 
• Each polymer term is clearly defined with a figure or scheme as needed, allowing readers to visualize the structures, processes, and applications involved. 

This book is written for science students, chemists, polymer scientists, chemical engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, biomedical scientists, biotechnologists, product formulators, materials scientists, and scientists working on polymers.  

Munmaya Mishra, PhD, is a polymer scientist who has worked in the industry for more than 35 years. He has been engaged in research, management, technology innovations, and product development. He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of three Taylor & Francis’ renowned polymer journals. He has contributed immensely to multiple aspects of polymer applications, including encapsulation and controlled release technologies. He has authored and coauthored hundreds of scientific articles, is the author or editor of nine books, and holds over 125 U.S. patents, over 50 U.S. patent-pending applications, and over 200 world patents. He has received numerous recognitions and awards. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the 11-volume Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials and the Encyclopedia of Polymer Applications published by Taylor & Francis/CRC Press. He founded the International Society of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials as well as a scientific meeting titled Advanced Polymers via Macromolecular Engineering, which has gained international recognition and is under the sponsorship of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Biao Duan, PhD, is Principal Scientist at Encapsys, LLC, a subsidiary fully owned by Milliken & Company. He earned his BSc and MSc degrees in organic chemistry from Wuhan University in 1991 and 1994, respectively. Subsequently, in 1997, he received his PhD in engineering with a specialization in polymers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He has published 14 original research papers and three book chapters and has been granted 17 U.S. patents. His research endeavors revolve around the realms of functional polymers, controlled release mechanisms, and microencapsulation technologies.