What is Polymer Science and Engineering?
Polymer science and engineering (PSE) is an interdisciplinary field that integrates principles from engineering, chemistry, and physics to study polymers.
The unique molecular structure of polymers gives them remarkable versatility, enabling them to be easily processed and shaped into complex forms. Their distinctive chemistry also allows for tunable functionality and properties, whether mechanical, chemical, optical, electronic, or otherwise. As a result, polymers are used in a vast array of products and are produced in large quantities, making them essential to our everyday lives. For this reason, the PSE field is leading efforts to make plastics more sustainable by tackling challenges related to plastic waste accumulation, identifying renewable material sources, and reducing environmental impacts across all stages of the material life cycle.
