Plastics Fundamentals. Raw Materials and Polymer Synthesis. Methods of Polymer Synthesis. Bonding Forces in Polymers. Classification of Plastics. Deformation Behavior of Plastics. Time-Dependent Behavior of Plastics. Physical Properties. Plastics Fabrication and Processing. Plastics Compounding. Extrusion. Injection Molding. Fiber-Reinforced Plastics. Plastic Foams. Thermoforming. Welding Plastics. Machining Plastics. Adhesive Bonding of Plastics. Plastics Products and Plastics Waste. Recycling Plastics.