Hyperbranched Polymers / Wiley Series on Plastics Engineering and Technology (ePub)

A much-needed overview of the state of the art of hyperbranched
polymers



The last two decades have seen a surge of interest in
hyperbranched polymers due to their ease of synthesis on a large
scale and their promising applications in diverse fields, from
medicine to nanotechnology.

Written by leading scientists in academia and industry, this
book provides for the first time a comprehensive overview of the
topic, bringing together in one complete volume a wealth of
information previously available only in articles scattered across
the literature. Drawing on their work at the cutting edge of this
dynamic area of research, the authors cover everything readers need
to know about hyperbranched polymers when designing highly
functional materials. Clear, thorough discussions include:

* How irregular branching affects polymer properties and their
potential applications

* Important theoretical basics, plus a useful summary of
characterization techniques

* How hyperbranched polymers compare with dendrimers as well as
linear polymers

* Future trends in the synthesis and application of hyperbranched
polymers

Geared to novices and experts alike, Hyperbranched
Polymers is a must-have resource for anyone working in polymer
architectures, polymer engineering, and functional materials. It is
also useful for scientists in related fields who need a primer on
the synthesis, theory, and applications of hyperbranched
polymers.