Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia abridges the Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, presenting more than 1, 100 articles and featuring contributions from more than 1, 800 scientists from all over the world. The text discusses a vast array of subjects related to the 1) synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials, 2) development of modern catalysts in preparing new or modified polymers, 3) modification of existing polymers by chemical and physical processes. Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia also contains many articles related to biologically oriented polymers. It serves as a comprehensive, accessible resource on modern polymeric materials - acting as the singular standard for references in the polymer field.