As polymer applications continue to extend beyond materials science, a growing number of students and professionals have begun to approach polymer research from a variety of scientific backgrounds. Versatile and user-friendly. Seymour/Carraher's Polymer Chemistry, 7ed provides a complete resource for all those scientists and engineers seeking to gain an in-depth understanding of polymers.

This new edition maintains the broad scope, logical organization, and comprehensive coverage of its bestselling prodecessors. Emphasizing the fundamental behavior of polymers in nature reflected in current technological developments, the book features new chapters on composites, fibers, and naturally occurring polymers in plants and animals. It also highlights nanoscale polymers applications with new sections on drug discovery and design, electronics, optical fibers, testiles, biodegradable materials, smart materials, and adhesives.