Publisher's Synopsis
The final volume of this encyclopedia addresses such general aspects as methods for the analysis of polymer properties and technical processing. It also provides an overview of special applications in:
* electronics
* aerospace
* medicine and pharmacy
* food
* packaging
* construction
* engineering.
Further topics included are: biotechnological production of monomers for chemical polymer synthesis, conversion of raw materials, corrosion, composting, environmental impacts, health issues, legal, ecological and economic aspects.
