Advanced Polymers
Synthesis, Processing, and Future Trends
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 14. October 2026
Book
Hardback
328 pages
978-1-041-20804-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a comprehensive and structured overview of polymer science and engineering, catering to students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the fundamentals as well as the latest advancements in the field. Organized into five well-defined sections, it systematically covers the basic principles, synthesis methods, processing techniques, characterization tools, and a wide range of real-world applications of polymers.
The first section introduces readers to the foundational concepts of polymer science, including the molecular structure, polymerization techniques, and the physical properties that influence polymer performance in practical settings. It builds a strong conceptual framework for understanding how polymers behave and how their structure determines their utility.
The second section delves into the diversity of polymers, from commodity plastics to cutting-edge materials such as biodegradable polymers, conductive polymers, and nanocomposites. It highlights the synthesis routes and engineering potential of each type, offering insights into how specific polymers are tailored for particular uses.
Section three focuses on polymer processing and characterization, presenting the techniques used in industrial manufacturing (e.g., extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing) and analytical methods like spectroscopy and thermal analysis that reveal material properties and quality.
The fourth section emphasizes the vast application domains of polymers, exploring their roles in biomedicine, electronics, automotive and aerospace sectors, and green technologies. This section bridges theory with practice, demonstrating the tangible impact of polymer science on modern life.
Finally, the book concludes with emerging trends and challenges such as polymer recycling, smart materials, AI-driven research, and space technology applications positioning the reader to appreciate the dynamic future of this rapidly evolving discipline.
The first section introduces readers to the foundational concepts of polymer science, including the molecular structure, polymerization techniques, and the physical properties that influence polymer performance in practical settings. It builds a strong conceptual framework for understanding how polymers behave and how their structure determines their utility.
The second section delves into the diversity of polymers, from commodity plastics to cutting-edge materials such as biodegradable polymers, conductive polymers, and nanocomposites. It highlights the synthesis routes and engineering potential of each type, offering insights into how specific polymers are tailored for particular uses.
Section three focuses on polymer processing and characterization, presenting the techniques used in industrial manufacturing (e.g., extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing) and analytical methods like spectroscopy and thermal analysis that reveal material properties and quality.
The fourth section emphasizes the vast application domains of polymers, exploring their roles in biomedicine, electronics, automotive and aerospace sectors, and green technologies. This section bridges theory with practice, demonstrating the tangible impact of polymer science on modern life.
Finally, the book concludes with emerging trends and challenges such as polymer recycling, smart materials, AI-driven research, and space technology applications positioning the reader to appreciate the dynamic future of this rapidly evolving discipline.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic, General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
45 s/w Tabellen, 44 farbige Zeichnungen, 52 s/w Zeichnungen, 25 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 3 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 69 farbige Abbildungen, 55 s/w Abbildungen
45 Tables, black and white; 44 Line drawings, color; 52 Line drawings, black and white; 25 Halftones, color; 3 Halftones, black and white; 69 Illustrations, color; 55 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-20804-4 (9781041208044)
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Persons
Savita Sharma is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Kalindi College, University of Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. in Material Sciences from Delhi Technological University, an M.Sc. in Physics with specialization in Electronics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, and a B.Ed. in Science & Mathematics from G.G.S. Indraprastha University. She is also a top-ranking recipient of the CSIR-NET (AIR 1, December 2024) and a qualified GATE and CTET candidate.
Dr. Sharma brings over 14 years of academic and research experience, including roles at Delhi Technological University, National Physical Laboratory, and University of Delhi. Her research expertise encompasses nanotechnology, thin film technology, solar cells, sensors, memory devices, and energy harvesting. She has hands-on proficiency in advanced deposition and characterization techniques like Magnetron Sputtering, PLD, SEM, AFM, VSM, and XRD.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Sharma has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, and Energy Storage (Wiley), and contributed chapters to several books published by Elsevier, Springer, and Nova Science. She is also a co-inventor of two Indian patents related to biosensors.
In addition to her research, she actively contributes to academic service and curriculum development, serves as President of the Alumni Association at Kalindi College, and has guided several postgraduate and Ph.D. students. She has delivered invited lectures, organized workshops, and participated in numerous national and international conferences across India, Europe, and the USA.
Dr. Sharma is a life member of professional bodies including the Indian Physics Association (IPA), Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), and the Materials Research Society (USA). She is committed to enhancing student engagement in research, developing e-content for wider dissemination, and continuing interdisciplinary research in cutting-edge areas of material science and device physics.
Dr. Sharma brings over 14 years of academic and research experience, including roles at Delhi Technological University, National Physical Laboratory, and University of Delhi. Her research expertise encompasses nanotechnology, thin film technology, solar cells, sensors, memory devices, and energy harvesting. She has hands-on proficiency in advanced deposition and characterization techniques like Magnetron Sputtering, PLD, SEM, AFM, VSM, and XRD.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Sharma has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, and Energy Storage (Wiley), and contributed chapters to several books published by Elsevier, Springer, and Nova Science. She is also a co-inventor of two Indian patents related to biosensors.
In addition to her research, she actively contributes to academic service and curriculum development, serves as President of the Alumni Association at Kalindi College, and has guided several postgraduate and Ph.D. students. She has delivered invited lectures, organized workshops, and participated in numerous national and international conferences across India, Europe, and the USA.
Dr. Sharma is a life member of professional bodies including the Indian Physics Association (IPA), Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), and the Materials Research Society (USA). She is committed to enhancing student engagement in research, developing e-content for wider dissemination, and continuing interdisciplinary research in cutting-edge areas of material science and device physics.
Content
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Polymer Science; CHAPTER 2: Polymer Structures and Molecular Weight; CHAPTER 3: Polymerization Techniques (Step-Growth, Chain-Growth, and Copolymerization); CHAPTER 4: Polymer Morphology and Crystallinity; CHAPTER 5: Thermal, Mechanical, and Rheological Properties of Polymers; CHAPTER 6: Commodity and Engineering Polymers; CHAPTER 7: Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers; CHAPTER 8: Conductive and Smart Polymers; CHAPTER 9: Nanocomposites and Hybrid Polymers; CHAPTER 10: Polymer Processing Technique; CHAPTER 11: Polymer Characterization: Comprehensive Analysis and Techniques; CHAPTER 12: Polymers in Biomedical Applications (Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering); CHAPTER 13: Polymers in Electronics and Optoelectronics; CHAPTER 14: Polymers in Aerospace and Automotive Industries; CHAPTER 15: Sustainable Polymers and Green Technologies; CHAPTER 16: Future Trends & Challenges: Recycling and Circular Economy in Polymer Science; CHAPTER 17: Advances in Self-Healing and Responsive Polymers; CHAPTER 18: AI and Machine Learning in Polymer Research; and CHAPTER 19: Future Prospects of Polymers in Nanotechnology and Space Science.