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Radiation Processing of Plastics, Elastomers, Coatings, etc., has been a subject of intensive research for many years. Meanwhile, a number of radiation processes and products are on the market, many companies around the world are involved in this activity, a large number of electron accelerators are in industrial use. There is a rapid growth rate of industrial activities associated with this technology. This book presents a collection of essays by practitioners and research scientists with outstanding credentials in radiation processing. As a collection directed specifically to the polymer engineer, this is an unusual, if not unique volume, one that covers background scientific information, detailed discussion of products and processes, and the status of current research.