New Methods of Polymer Synthesis Volume 2 [Hardcover]

Few polymer chemists have much familiarity with recent developments in the synthesis of speciality polymers. This volume provides up-to-date reviews of areas of current interest and is directed at polymer chemists in the academic world and industry.Few polymer chemists have much familiarity with recent developments in the synthesis of speciality polymers. This volume provides up-to-date reviews of areas of current interest and is directed at polymer chemists in the academic world and industry.Recent developments in radical polymerisation. Precision polymer synthesis by living cationic polymerisation. Recent advances in metathesis polymerisation. Polymer synthesis using high intensity ultrasound. Plasma polymerisation and plasma modification of polymer surfaces. Macrocycles for the synthesis of high molecular weight polymers. Heterocyclic polymers with high glass transition. Three dimensional dendritic macromolecules: design, synthesis and properties. References. Index.