Polymer is a chain of the basic building blocks of plastic. Polymer
science, also known as macromolecular science, is a subfield of
materials science that deals with polymers, especially synthetic
polymers such as plastics and elastomers. The field of polymer science
comprises three branches, namely, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Polymer chemistry or macromolecular chemistry is associated with the
chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers. Polymer physics
deals with the physical properties of polymer materials and engineering
applications. Polymer characterization is concerned with the analysis of
chemical structure, morphology, and the determination of physical
properties in relation to compositional and structural parameters. This
book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a
multidisciplinary manner. It strives to provide a fair idea about this
discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest
advances within this field. This book will provide comprehensive
knowledge to the readers.