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DENNIS W. SMITH JR. is a Professor of Chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas. Previously, he was at The Dow Chemical Company Central Research Laboratory and worked in synthesis and characterization. His research interests include synthesis, mechanism, structure/property relationships, and applications of polymer materials and composites.

SCOTT T. IACONO is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and concurrently serves as the Chemistry Research Center Director at US Air Force Academy. His research focuses on organofluorine methodologies for monomer development for fluorosiloxane polymers, metalized fluoropolymer composites, and fulvene-based conjugated polymers for light emissive applications.

SURESH S. IYER is a Technical Manager at the 3M Safety & Graphics business lab, 3M India Ltd. His research interests include high performance polymers, functional coatings and low surface energy materials.

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<p><b>A comprehensive handbook on fluoropolymer synthesis, characterization, and processing</b> <p>Fluoropolymers, one of the more durable classes of polymer materials, are known to enable novel technologies as a result of their remarkable properties. As key components in industry applications, fluoropolymers have established commercial interest and scientists have discovered more efficient approaches of handling them. This book reviews up-to-date fluoropolymer platforms as well as recently discovered methods for the preparation of fluorinated materials. It focuses on synthesis, characterization, and processing aspects, providing guidelines for practicing scientists and engineers. In addition, the book covers:<ul><li>Concepts and studies from leading international laboratories, including academia, government, and industrial institutions</li><li>Emerging technologies and applications in energy, optics, space exploration, fuel cells, microelectronics, gas separation membranes, biomedical instrumentation, and more</li><li>Current environmental concerns associated with fluoropolymers, relevant regulations, and growth opportunities</li></ul> <p>Overall, the chapters provide coverage of chemical methods and help the reader further understand how fluoropolymer research provides solutions for material challenges. The concepts in this book also inspire professionals to identify new markets and funding sources for fluoropolymer research and development.

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A comprehensive handbook on fluoropolymer synthesis, characterization, and processing

Fluoropolymers, one of the more durable classes of polymer materials, are known to enable novel technologies as a result of their remarkable properties. As key components in industry applications, fluoropolymers have established commercial interest and scientists have discovered more efficient approaches of handling them. This book reviews up-to-date fluoropolymer platforms as well as recently discovered methods for the preparation of fluorinated materials. It focuses on synthesis, characterization, and processing aspects, providing guidelines for practicing scientists and engineers. In addition, the book covers:

• Concepts and studies from leading international laboratories, including academia, government, and industrial institutions
• Emerging technologies and applications in energy, optics, space exploration, fuel cells, microelectronics, gas separation membranes, biomedical instrumentation, and more
• Current environmental concerns associated with fluoropolymers, relevant regulations, and growth opportunities

Overall, the chapters provide coverage of chemical methods and help the reader further understand how fluoropolymer research provides solutions for material challenges. The concepts in this book also inspire professionals to identify new markets and funding sources for fluoropolymer research and development.