{"product_id":"hyperbranched-polymers-synthesis-properties-and-applications-hardback-9780471780144","title":"Hyperbranched Polymers; Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (Hardback) 9780471780144","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHyperbranched Polymers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSynthesis, Properties, and Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDeyue Yan (Edited by), D Yan (Author), Chao Gao (Edited by), Holger Frey (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471780144, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 April 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e480 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 16.3 x 3 cm, 0.857 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This volume should definitely be on the desk of anyone who has been, is currently, or is contemplating working in the field of branched polymers.\" (Journal of the American Chemical Society, 25 August 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA much-needed overview of the state of the art of hyperbranched polymers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow irregular branching affects polymer properties and their potential applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant theoretical basics, plus a useful summary of characterization techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow hyperbranched polymers compare with dendrimers as well as linear polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture trends in the synthesis and application of hyperbranched polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeared to novices and experts alike, \u003ci\u003eHyperbranched Polymers\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors xv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Promising Dendritic Materials: An Introduction to Hyperbranched Polymers 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Importance of Branching 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Polymer Architecture 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Dendritic Polymers 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Hyperbranched Polymers 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Conclusions 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 References 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Polycondensation of AB\u003ci\u003ex\u003c\/i\u003e Monomers 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Statistical Consideration 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Polymerization of AB\u003ci\u003ex\u003c\/i\u003e -Type Monomers 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 References 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers via Polymerization of Functionally Symmetric Monomer Pairs 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Theoretical Treatment of A2 + B3 Polymerization 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Polymerization of Symmetrical Monomer Pairs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Conclusions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 References 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers via Polymerization of Asymmetric Monomer Pairs 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 General Description of Polymerization of Asymmetric Monomer Pairs 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Hyperbranched Polymers Prepared by Polymerization of Asymmetric Monomer Pairs 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Conclusions 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 References 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Self-Condensing Vinyl Copolymerization (SCVCP) 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Self-Condensing Processes in Presence of Initiators 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 SCVP of Macroinimers 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Surface-Grafted Hyperbranched Polymers 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 References 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Ring-Opening Multibranching Polymerization 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Classification of Ring-Opening Multibranching Polymerizations 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Core-Containing Hyperbranched Polymers By Ring-Opening Multibranching Polymerization 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Conclusion and Perspectives 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 References 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Hyperbranched Copolymers Synthesized by Cocondensation and Radical Copolymerization 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Cocondensation of AB\u003ci\u003en\u003c\/i\u003e and a Comonomer 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Cocondensation of A2 + B2 + BB2 (or B B2) 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 SCVCP Via Charge-Transfer Complex Inimer 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Free Radical Copolymerization of Multifunctional Vinyl Monomers 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 References 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Convergent Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers and Related Approaches 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Convergent Control in Hyperbranched Synthesis 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Results 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Conclusions 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 References 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Hyperbranched and Dendritic Polyolefins Prepared by Transition Metal Catalyzed Polymerization 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Results and Discussion 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Summary and Perspective 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 References 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Hyperbranched \u003ci\u003eπ\u003c\/i\u003e-Conjugated Polymers 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Scope 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Hyperbranched Poly(Arylene)s 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Hyperbranched Poly(Arylenevinylenes) 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Hyperbranched Poly(Aryleneethynylenes) 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Conclusion 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 References 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Degree of Branching (DB) 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Definition of the Degree of Branching (DB) 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Determination of DB 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The Value Range of DB 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA11.4 Appendix 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 References 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Influence of Branching Architecture on Polymer Properties 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Influence of Branching Architecture on Polymer Properties 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Conclusions 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 References 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Kinetic Theory of Hyperbranched Polymerization 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 AB2-Type Polycondensation 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Copolycondensation of AB2- and AB-Type Monomers 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 References 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Grafting and Surface Properties of Hyperbranched Polymers 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Surface Grafting 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Surface Properties of Hyperbranched Polymers 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Conclusions 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 References 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Biological and Medical Applications of Hyperbranched Polymers 387\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Gene Delivery 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Drug Delivery 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Biomaterials 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Biointeraction 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Conclusions 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 References 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Applications of Hyperbranched Polymers in Coatings, as Additives, and in Nanotechnology 415\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Hyperbranched Polymers in Coating and Resin Applications 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Hyperbranched Polymers as Additives 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Applications of Hyperbranched Polymers in Nanotechnology 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Applications in Thin Films and Sensorics 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 References 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Conclusions and Perspective: Toward Hyperbranched\/Dendritic States 441\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Achievements and Problems 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Role of Hyperbranched Polymers in the Twenty-First Century 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Hyperbranched\/Dendritic State 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 References 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 453\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Chemistry%20%5BPN%5D%22\"\u003ePN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298054238488,"sku":"9780471780144","price":122.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471780144.jpg?v=1781733144","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/hyperbranched-polymers-synthesis-properties-and-applications-hardback-9780471780144","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}