Download or read book Introduction to Polymer Chemistry, Fourth Edition written by Charles E. Carraher Jr. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry provides undergraduate students with a much-needed, well-rounded presentation of the principles and applications of natural, synthetic, inorganic, and organic polymers. With an emphasis on the environment and green chemistry and materials, this fourth edition continues to provide detailed coverage of natural and synthetic giant molecules, inorganic and organic polymers, elastomers, adhesives, coatings, fibers, plastics, blends, caulks, composites, and ceramics. Building on undergraduate work in foundational courses, the text fulfills the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training (ACS CPT) in-depth course requirement