Derived from the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook, this volume is compiled for those whose work focuses on the latest designs and applications for industrial and specialty polymers. It discusses industrial polymers that are produced using a free-radical mechanism, as well as lesser-used polyurethanes and condensation polymers. A second part examines the manufacture of specialty polymers, which are being developed for commercial use across a number of fields. A final section presents a comprehensive overview of exciting developments in polymer use, such as in the automotive, appliance, and aerospace industries, as well as in packaging, agriculture, horticulture, communication, electronics, and medicine.