1. Edition - February 2007
710.- Euro
2007. 2826 Pages, 4 Volumes, Hardcover
1047 Fig. (67 Colored Fig.), 97 Tab. 
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN-10: 3-527-31446-6
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-31446-1 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim






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Short description
A state-of-the-art description of the synthetic tools used to precisely control various aspects of macromolecular structure. It addresses the correlation of molecular structure with macroscopic properties also affected by processing, as well as highlighting emerging applications.

From the contents
VOLUME 1: SYNTHETIC TECHNIQUES
Macromolecular Engineering: Methods and Scope
Carbanionic Polymerization
Carbocationic Polymerization
Ionic Ring Opening Polymerization
Radical Polymerization
Coordination Polymerization
Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization
Polycondensation
Self-Assembling Through Weak Interactions
Enzymatic Catalysis
Biosynthesis of Protein-Based Polymers
Polypeptides from N-Carboxy Anhydrides
Mechanistic Transformations
Polymerization in Dispersed Media
Polymerization Under External Stimuli
Inorganic Polymers Manners

VOLUME 2: ELEMENTS OF MACRO MOLECULAR STRUCTURAL CONTROL
Chain Tacticity
Telechelics and Macromonomers
Statistical, Alternating and Gradient Copolymers
Multisegmental Block/Graft Colpolymers
Cyclic Polymers
Controlled Branching in Polymers
From Linear to (Hyper)Branched Polymers
Stars and Microgels
Dendritic Macromolecules
Molecular Brushes
Grafting on Solid Surfaces
Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Objects
Core-Shell Particles
Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films
Bioinspired Complex Block Copolymers
Complex Functional Macromolecules

VOLUME 3: STRUCTURE-PROPERTIES CORRELATIONS USING MODERN CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES
Self-Assembly of Copolymers
Simulations
Transport & Electro-Optics of Self-Assemblies
AFM of Polymers
Scattering from Polymers
Dynamics of Self-Assembled Systems
TEM of Polymers
Polymer Networks
Adhesion Creton
Reactive Blending
Mechanical Properties & Polymer Reinforcement
Scanning Calorimetry
Chromatography
NMR Spectroscopy
High Throughput Screening

VOLUME 4: APPLICATIONS
Thermoplastic Elastomers Handling
Nanocomposites
Polymer/Layered Filler Nanocomposites
Dispersants
Polymeric Surfactants
Conjugated Polymers for Electronic Applications
Microelectronics
Soft Lithography
Microelectronic Materials with Hierarchical Organization
Optoelectronics
Metallic & Semiconductor Nanoparticles
Membranes and Fuel Cells
Polymers in Sensor Devices
Polymeric Drugs
From Biomineralization to Double Hydrophilic Polymers
Application of Polymeric Bioconjugates
Gels
Tissue Engineering