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

668.9

23

Hardcover

0521515807

9780521515801

Yes

Scholarly & Professional

0.9 in

9.9 in

34.3 Oz

7 in

TP1180.D45 T66 2012

2012-018851

English

420 Pages

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

2012

Cambridge University Press

'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, "This book offers essential information for newcomers as well as those experienced in the field...This reference will be useful for researchers - including inorganic, organic, supramolecular, polymer, and physical chemists - as well as nanoscientists and medical practitioners." - CEP, April 2013

Materials Science / General, Textiles & Polymers

Technology & Engineering

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., 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., 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.

1. Introduction; 2. The dendritic state; 3. Synthetic methodologies; 4. Characterization methodologies; 5. Biopharmaceutical applications and products; 6. Toxicology of dendrimers and dendrons; 7. The dendritic effect; 8. Dendrons and dendrimers: quantized dendritic building blocks leading to a new nano-periodic system; 9. The past, present and future for dendrimers and dendrons.

Textbook

Cambridge University Press

9780521515801