Hyperbranched polymers for biomedical applications. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Srijoni Sengupta, Tamalika Das.
• Authors: Bandyopadhyay, Abhijit; Sengupta, Srijoni; Das, Tamalika
• Contents: About the Authors; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction to the World of Polymers; 1.2 Conventional Polymers with Special Reference to Architectural Polymers; 1.3 Dendrimers: Advantages and Disadvantages; 1.4 Introduction to Hyperbranched Polymers; 1.5 Conclusion; References; 2 Part I-Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers: Step-Growth Methods; 2.1 Introduction to Theoretical Approaches in Hyperbranched Polymerization; 2.2 Hyperbranched Polymers from ABx-Type Monomers; 2.2.1 Carbon-Carbon Coupling Reactions; 2.2.1.1 Transition Metal Mediated C-C Coupling Reactions. 2.2.1.2 Polycycloaddition Type C-C Coupling Reactions- Metal Free and Metal Catalyzed Reaction Pathway2.2.1.3 C-C Coupling Reactions via Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions; 2.2.1.4 C-C Coupling Reactions via Michael Addition Reactions; 2.2.2 Carbon-Hetero Atom Coupling Reactions; 2.2.2.1 C-N Coupling Reactions via Condensation of Amines and Acid Derivatives; 2.2.2.2 Click Chemistry in C-N/C-S Coupling Reactions; 2.2.2.3 C-O Coupling Reactions; 2.2.2.4 Enzyme-Catalyzed Polymerization; 2.3 Hyperbranched Polymers from A2 + B3 Monomer Pairs and Other Couple Monomer Methodologies. 2.4 Drawbacks of Hyperbranched Polymerization Techniques and Possible Remedies2.5 Conclusion; References; 3 Part II -- Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers: Mixed Chain-Growth and Step-Growth Methods; 3.1 Introduction to Simultaneous Step- and Chain-Growth Methodologies; 3.2 Radical Polymerization; 3.3 Proton Transfer Polymerization; 3.4 Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization/Copolymerization, Self-Condensing Ring Opening Polymerization and Controlled/Living Polymerization; 3.5 Hypergrafting; 3.5.1 Homogeneous Grafting -- Hyperbranched-Graft-Hyperbranched Copolymers. 3.5.2 Homogeneous Grafting -- Linear-Graft-Hyperbranched Copolymers3.5.3 Homogeneous Grafting -- Linear-Block-Hyperbranched Copolymers; 3.5.4 Heterogeneous Grafting; 3.5.5 Hypergrafting onto Living Cells; 3.6 Conclusion; References; 4 Structure-Property Relationship of Hyperbranched Polymers; 4.1 Introduction to Intrinsic Properties of Hyperbranched Polymers; 4.2 Degree of Branching; 4.2.1 Determination of DB; 4.2.2 Methods to Determine DB; 4.2.2.1 Direct Method; 4.2.2.2 Indirect Method; 4.3 Influence of the Branching Architecture on the End Properties. 4.4 Solution Properties with Special Reference to Hyperbranched Architecture4.5 Molecular Mass and Molar Mass Distribution; 4.6 Bulk Properties; 4.6.1 Thermal Properties; 4.6.2 Rheological Properties; 4.7 Special Properties Related to Latest Biological Applications; 4.7.1 Biodegradability and Biocompatibility of Hyperbranched Polymers; 4.7.2 Self-Assembly of the Hyperbranched Polymers; 4.7.3 Encapsulation by Hyperbranched Polymers; 4.8 Conclusion; References; 5 Latest Biomedical Applications of Hyperbranched Polymers: Part 1: As Delivery Vehicle.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 610.28/4; 540; Chemistry; Branched polymers; Polymers in medicine; Biomedical materials; Polymers; Nanochemistry; Biomedical engineering; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference; MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine; MEDICAL -- Atlases; MEDICAL -- Essays; MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice; MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine; MEDICAL -- Osteopathy; Biomedical materials; Branched polymers; Polymers in medicine; Science -- Nanostructures; Technology & Engineering -- Engineering (General); Nanotechnology; Biomedical engineering; Technology & Engineering -- Textiles & Polymers; Polymer chemistry; Polymers; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811065149; 9811065144
• Related ISBNs: 9789811065132; 9811065136
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 28, 2017).
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