Dendrimers and Other Dendritic Polymers [Hardcover]

With contributions from many of the world's leading scientists in the field of dendritic research and development, Dendrimers and Other Dendritic Polymers provides a comprehensive review of this rapidly expanding and exciting new field of polymer science. Of interest to academia and industry alike, this book covers the synthesis, characterization, unique properties, potential for novel applications and technical challenges associated with these polymers.
* Detailed coverage of all known subclasses of dendritic polymers, including their properties and synthesis
* Insight into the potential commercial applications of dendritic polymers, including drug delivery, cancer therapy, coatings and adhesives
* Identification of the key trends and perspectives in dendrimer research
* Essential reference for polymer chemists, materials scientists and plastics engineers working in academia and industry alikeContibutors.

Series Preface.

A Brief Historical Perspective (D.A. Tomalia naad J.M.J. Frecht)

B>I Introduction and Progress in the Control of Macromolecular Architecture

Introduction to the Dendritic State (D.A. Tomalia and J.M. Frechet)

Structure Control of Linear Macromolecules (C.J. Hawker)

Progress in the Branched Architectural State (J. Roovers)

Developments in the Accelerated Convergent Synthesis of Dendrimers (A.W. Freeman and J.M.J. Frechet)

Formation, Structure and Properties of the Crosslinked State Relative to Precursor Architecture (K. Dusek and M. Duskova-Smrckova)

Regioselectively-Crosslinked Nanostructures (C.G. Clark Jr and K. L. Wooley)

Hybridization of Architectural States: Dendritic-linear Copolymer Hybrids (P.R.L. Malenfant and J.M.J. Frechet)

Statistically Branched Dendritic Polymers (E.l£U