Hyperbranched Polymers for Biomedical Applications

This book presents a comprehensive study on a new class of branched polymers, known as hyperbranched polymers (HBPs). It discusses in detail the synthesis strategies for these particular classes of polymers as well as biocompatible and biodegradable HBPs,

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Abhijit Bandyopadhyay Srijoni Sengupta Tamalika Das

Hyperbranched Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials Series editor Susheel Kalia, Dehradun, India

More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/13173

Abhijit Bandyopadhyay Srijoni Sengupta Tamalika Das •

Hyperbranched Polymers for Biomedical Applications

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Abhijit Bandyopadhyay Department of Polymer Science and Technology University of Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal India

Tamalika Das Department of Polymer Science and Technology University of Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal India

Srijoni Sengupta Department of Polymer Science and Technology University of Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal India

ISSN 2364-1878 ISSN 2364-1886 (electronic) Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials ISBN 978-981-10-6513-2 ISBN 978-981-10-6514-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6514-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017952030 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Contents

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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