This book skillfully blends and integrates polymer science, plastic technology and rubber technology. The fundamentals of polymerization, polymer characteristics, rheology and morphology, as well as the composition, technology, testing and evaluation of various plastics, rubbers, fibres, adhesives, coatings, and composites are comprehensively presented. New To This Edition Extensive discussion of dendritic polymers, dendrimers, and useful inorganic polymers Lucid description of the use of power polymers in developing solar photovoltaic devices In-depth coverage of the applications of nanotechnology to polymers Detailed explanation of the use of polymers in waste disposal and recycling About The Author: Premamoy Ghosh, Ph.D., is former Professor and Head, Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Calcutta University