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Dendrimers and Other Dendritic Polymers

Donald A Tomalia editor Jean M J Fréchet editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:12th Dec '01

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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 alike

"a key work of reference...all serious scientific libraries should acquire a copy." (Reactive & Functional Polymers)

"...this book provides a comprehensive review of this rapidly expanding and exciting new field...no doubt very valuable for both academic and industrial scientists, and deserves to be on the shelves of polymer research labs and institutional libraries." (Polymer News)

"...provides an overview of the field..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)

"...an excellent introduction...a good reference...will be highly useful..." (Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 19, No. 12, December 2002)

"...a rich source of information..." (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Vol. 42, 2003)

ISBN: 9780471638506

Dimensions: 239mm x 157mm x 44mm

Weight: 1162g

688 pages