Robert J. Young was born in 1935 in the United Kingdom. He is a distinguished scientist and educator known for his contributions to the field of polymer science. With a background in chemistry, Young has dedicated his career to advancing understanding of polymers, making significant impacts through his research and teaching in the field.
Focusing on polymers, this edition aims to explore aspects of their chemistry, structure and mechanical properties. New topics discussed include ring-opening polymerization, special methods of polmerization, dynamic light scattering, small angle X-ray and neutron scattering.