The study of polymers is known as polymer science. It comprises polymer
physics, polymer chemistry, biophysics, and materials science and
engineering. Polymer science and engineering is concerned with
polymerization chemistry, polymerization catalysis, materials
characterization, structure-property relationships, etc. It also deals
with biomass, biorenewables, conducting polymers, biomimetic polymers,
degradability and life cycle analysis, and controlled release
formulations. Polymer science and engineering plays an important role in
energy security, access to clean water, protection of the environment,
and affordable healthcare. It focuses on every single process in the
life cycle of a polymer ranging from monomer synthesis to product
development. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models
around prospective developments with respect to polymer science and
engineering. It unravels the recent studies in this field. This book
will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.