Stein Richard S. Polymer Science and Engineering

Committee on Polymer Science and Engineering, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
National Academy Press, 1994. - 198 pages.
Polymers are used in everything from nylon stockings to commercial aircraft to artificial heart valves, and they play a key role in addressing environmental problems, international competitiveness, and other national issues. This book explores the universe of polymers in such fields as medicine and biotechnology information and communication, housing and construction, energy and transportation, national defense, and environmental protection. The committee looks at the various classes of polymers and how their composition and specific methods of processing result in unparalleled usefulness.Summary and Recommendations
National Issues
Research Funding
International Competitiveness
Education in Polymer Science
Environment
Housing and Construction
Energy and Transportation
National Defense
Advanced Technology Applications
Health, Medicine, and Biotechnology
Information and Communications
Manufacturing: Materials and Processing
Materials
Polymer Processing
Enabling Science
Polymer Synthesis
Polymer Characterization
Theory, Modeling, and Simulation
Appendix: Contributors and Participants