Introduction to industrial polymers

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Ulrich presents a concise, authoritative, practical survey of the world of industrial polymers. After a general discussion of polymer production and processing, he examines the types of polymers manufactured on a commercial scale: polyolefins, acrylics, vinyls, polyesters, polyamides, and heatresistant, inorganic, photo- and electro-conductive polymers. Ulrich also discusses the emergence of functional polymers, especially in the design of new drug delivery systems, polymeric catalysts, and polymeric reagents. Students as well as professionals will benefit from this clearly written reference.