Handbook of fluoropolymer science and technology / edited by Dr. Dennis W. Smith, Jr., Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, Dr. Scott T. Iacono, Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Center, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, Dr. Suresh S. Iyer, 3M Corporate R & D, St. Paul, MN.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Handbook of Fluoropolymer Science and Technology reviews fluoropolymer platforms of established commercial interest, as well as recently discovered methods for the preparation and processing of new fluorinated materials. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies in optics, space exploration, fuel cells, microelectronics, gas separation membranes, biomedical instrumentation, and much more. In addition, the book covers the current environmental concerns associated with fluoropolymers, as well as relevant regulations and potential growth opportunities.