Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering
Arie Ram
Springer
This ideal introductory text covers the basics of polymer  chemistry and engineering, as well as structure-property relationships  in plastics, in a concise manner. Technically authoritative and  up-to-date, the volume offers a survey of the basic chemistry of  monomers and their conversion to the various polymers, the essentials  of structure and performance, rheology of polymers as liquids and  solids, and mechanical properties. Problem sets enhance the book's  suitability for advanced undergraduates in chemical engineering or  materials science.