Comprehensive Polymer Science
- 2nd Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Ray Suprakas Sinha
- Language: English
Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Eight Volume Set, is an authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the role of polymers in modern science and techn… Read more
Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Eight Volume Set, is an authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the role of polymers in modern science and technology. Like the first edition, it gives a broad, in-depth, and fundamental understanding of polymer synthesis, polymerization processes, properties, characterization methods, and techniques to develop polymer nanostructures and soft objects. Articles also discuss the myriad applications of polymeric materials. In this fully revised and updated edition, a far more thorough focus is trained on issues surrounding sustainability, energy, and biomedical fields.
A complete overview of the flourishing role of polymers in modern science and technology, this new edition retains the critically acclaimed approach of the previous edition while introducing readers to the latest developments in the field.
- Provides a broad and in-depth coverage of all aspects of polymer science and engineering, including the latest advances in the field
- Integrates multidisciplinary aspects of the science into one, comprehensive, newly updated reference work
- Fundamental issues that persist concerning bio-based and biodegradable polymers, which could shape future research and industrial application of these materials for sustainable future development
- Provides an insight into the main challenges and outlook in polymer-based advanced and functional materials for applications in agriculture, biomedical, water-purification, green and sustainable energy
- Addresses fundamental issues that persist concerning plastic sustainability, shaping future research and industrial application of these materials for sustainable future development
Undergraduate and graduate-level students studying materials science, polymer science and engineering, chemistry, physics, biomedical, agricultural, civil, chemical, and materials engineering.Career researchers and industry professionals in adjacent fields
1. Advances in Polymer Synthesis and Polymerization Processes
2. Functional Polymer Materials
3. Nanostructured Polymer Materials
4. Polymer Nanocomposites
5. Polymers for Sustainable Development
6. Polymers in Biology and Medicine
7. Polymers for Safe, Potable, and Usable Water
8. Polymers for Green Energy and Sensing Applications
9. Polymers for Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
10. Polymers in Agriculture and Food Industry
2. Functional Polymer Materials
3. Nanostructured Polymer Materials
4. Polymer Nanocomposites
5. Polymers for Sustainable Development
6. Polymers in Biology and Medicine
7. Polymers for Safe, Potable, and Usable Water
8. Polymers for Green Energy and Sensing Applications
9. Polymers for Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
10. Polymers in Agriculture and Food Industry
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Ray Suprakas Sinha
Prof. Suprakas Sinha Ray is a Chief Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa. He was awarded a Ph.D. in physical chemistry by the University of Calcutta in 2001 and is the Manager of the Center for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials and Director of the DSI-CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Center. He is also affiliated with the University of Johannesburg as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Applied Chemistry. Prof. Ray’s current research focus is on advanced nanostructured materials and their applications. His honours and awards include the 2013 Morand Lambla Awardee, International Polymer Processing Society; Distinguish Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arab (2012); Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2012); Global Star Award 2011 from the Engineering ceramic division, the American Ceramic Society; CSIR MSM Prestigious Established Researcher Award (2010); Prestigious CSIR President’s Award (2008). He holds several patents with over 500 journal articles, book chapters, books, and peer-reviewed articles in conference proceedings. He is an editor to several reputable journals such as American Chemical Society, ACS, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Advanced Science Letters, International Journal of Plastic Films and Sheeting, Applied Nanoscience, and Journal of Nanomaterials.
Affiliations and expertise
Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI-CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa