Textbook in PDF format The Springer Handbook of Functional Polymers provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and major developments in the field of functional polymers. The handbook is organized into six parts: • Part I offers detailed descriptions of the fundamentals of functional polymers and introduces various types, including bio-related polymers and materials informatics. • Parts II and III, covering conjugated polymers and inorganic polymers, present these materials from the perspective of their building blocks, including information on their synthesis. • Parts IV and V, focusing on photo-functional polymers and electronic polymers, emphasize their functional properties and applications in electronic devices. • Part VI addresses polymers that are important for structural materials. Each part features contributions from internationally renowned experts who are authorities in their respective fields. The chapters provide concise yet authoritative insights into various aspects of functional polymers and their practical applications. This handbook is a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds who seek a solid understanding of functional polymers. It is also useful for graduate students and educators in related disciplines. Fundamentals Concept and Definition of Functional Polymers Development of Functional Polyimides Biodegradable Polymers Biomedical Applications of Polymers Dynamic Crosslinked Polymers Self-Healing Plastics Polymer Informatics Conjugated Polymers History of Conjugated and Conducting Polymers: Myths and Misconceptions Low Bandgap Conjugated Polymers Controlled/Living Polymerization Toward Conjugated Polymers Conjugated Polymer Synthesis Involving Metathesis Conjugated Polymers Containing Main-Group Elements Unconventional Building Blocks Towards Novel Conjugated Polymers Inorganic Polymers Concept and Definition of Inorganic Polymers Silicones Polyphosphazene Macromolecular Substitution as an Embodiment of Reactive Polymer Science Polyphosphazenes for Bone Regeneration Polyphosphazenes from Condensation Polymerization Polymeric Materials Based on Element Blocks Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Photofunctional Polymers Overview of Photofunctional Polymers Photoresist Materials Stimuli-Responsive Luminescent Polymers Polymer Light-Emitting Diodes Plastic Optical Fibers Polymer Solar Cells Polymers for 3D Printing Electronic Polymers Introduction to Electronic Polymers Development of n-Type Polymer Acceptors for Highly Efficient All-Polymer Solar Cells Imaging Organic Electrochemical Transistor Active Layers Conducting Polymers for Use in Organic Bioelectronics Stretchable Conjugated Polymers and Composites for Wearable Electronics High-Performance Polymers Introduction to High-Performance Polymers Tough and Toughened Polymers Elastomers and Rubbers Functional Gels Heat-Resistant Polymers Polymers for Functional Adhesives Water-Repellent Polymers Synthesis of Supramolecular Polymers Synchrotron Radiation X-Ray Analyses on Polymers