Entirely rewritten, this multi-volume work has been expanded to reflect the vast changes that have occurred in polymer and plastics technology over the past twenty years. There will be seventeen volumes, each containing approximately 850 pages, including about 200 tables and 3,000 literature citations. Over 100 new subjects will be introduced in the new edition. Coverage will include natural and synthetic polymers, plastics, fibers, elastomers, computer topics, and processing.

This reference work, part of a 20-volume set, contains approximately 200 tables and 3000 literature citations. Topics covered in the set include natural and synthetic polymers, plastics, fibres, elastomers, computer topics and processing.