Hyperbranched Polymers Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

by Yan, Deyue; Gao, Chao; Frey, Holger

• ISBN13: 9780471780144
• ISBN10: 0471780146
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-05-24
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The only comprehensive reference covering the properties, synthesis and applications of hyperbranched polymers. * Helps the reader gain a better understanding of irregular branching and its relationship to a polymer's properties and potential applications, aiding in the design of highly functional materials. * Covers the important theoretical aspects of the topic, as well as summarizing available techniques for characterizing these polymers. * Compares hyperbranched polymers with conventional linear polymeric materials as well as perfectly branched dendrimers. * Includes perspectives on future challenges in the synthesis and use of hyperbranched polymers in functional materials.

Author Biography

Deyue Yan, PhD, is a professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P.R. China, and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dr. Yan has served on the editorial board of Macromolecular Theory and Simulations and is currently on the editorial board of the Chinese Journal of Polymer Science.

Chao Gao, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, P.R. China. Dr. Gao also serves on the editorial advisory boards of the Open Macromolecules Journal and the Open Process Chemistry Journal.

Holger Frey, PhD, is Full Professor of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at Johnannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Dr. Frey has served on the editorial advisory boards of several polymer journals.

Table of Contents

Promising Dendritic Materials: An Introduction to Hyperbranched Polymers

Polycondensation of ABx Monomers

Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers via Polymerization of Functionally Symmetric Monomer Pairs

Synthesis of Hyperbranced Polymers via Polymerization of Asymmetric Monomer Pairs

Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization

Ring-Opening Multibranching Polymerization

Hyperbranced Copolymers Synthesized by Co-condensation and Radical Copolymerization

Convergent Synthesis of Hyperbranced Polymers and Related Approaches

Hyperbranced and Dendritic Polyolefins Prepared by Transition-Metal Catalyzed Polymerization

Hyperbranced ¿-Conjugated Polymers

Degree of Branching (D_B)

Influence of Branching Architecture on Polymer Properties

Kinetic Theory of Hyperbranched Polymerization

Grafting and Surface Properties of Hyperbranced Polymers

Biological and Medical Applications of Hyperbranced Polymers

Applications of Hyperbranced Polymers in Coatings, as Additives and in Nanotechnology

Conclusions and Perspective: Toward Hyperbranched/Dendritic State

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