Dendrimers, Dendrons, and Dendritic Polymers: Discovery, Applications, and the Future - Hardcover

Tomalia, Donald A.; Christensen, Jørn B.; Boas, Ulrik

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521515807 ISBN 13: 9780521515801

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Dendrimer science has exploded onto the polymer science scene as the fourth major class of polymer architecture. Capturing the history of dendrimer discovery to the present day, this book addresses all the essential information for newcomers and those experienced in the field, including: · Fundamental theory, chemistry and physics of the 'dendritic state' · Synthetic strategies (click chemistry, self-assembly, and so on) · Dendron/dendrimer characterization techniques · Architecturally driven 'dendritic effects' · Developments in scientific and commercial applications · Convergence with nanotechnology, including dendrimer-based nanodevices, nanomaterials, nanotoxicology and nanomedicine · Dendrimers as a window to a new nano-periodic system. Including first-hand accounts from pre-1995 pioneers, progress in the dendrimer field is brought to life with anticipated developments for the future. This is the ideal book for researchers in both academia and industry who need a complete introduction to the 'dendritic state' with a special focus on dendrimer and dendron polymer science.

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Review:

'This book offers essential information for newcomers as well as those experienced in the field ... will be useful for researchers - including inorganic, organic, supramolecular, polymer, and physical chemists - as well as nanoscientists and medical practitioners.' CEP

Book Description:

Dendrimer science has exploded onto the polymer science scene, presenting a completely new polymeric architecture. It offers unique architecturally driven properties which promise exciting advancements in nanotechnology. This book presents the history of dendrimer discovery, synthetic strategies, characterisation methodologies, dendritic effects and the future impact on nanotechnology and commercial applications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521515807
• ISBN 13: 9780521515801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 420