Versatile and user-friendly, "Seymour/Carraher's Polymer Chemistry, Seventh Edition" maintains the broad scope, logical organization, and in-depth coverage of its bestselling predecessors. From fundamentals to cutting-edge applications, this fully revised edition features new chapters on fibers and naturally occurring polymers in plants and animals. Updated coverage encompasses special sections including optical fibers, self-assembly, combinatorial chemistry, nanocomposites, smart materials, recycling codes and solid waste, and conductive materials. This scaleable, one-stop resource is suitable for fulfilling the ACS-CPT advanced course requirement.