Hyperbranched Polymers : Synthesis, Properties, and Applications / edited by Deyue Yan, Chao Gao, Holger Frey. [electronic resource] Yan, Deyue. Gao, Chao. Frey, Holger. Dendrimers. Polymers. TP1180.D45 H97 2011 668.9 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. The only comprehensive reference covering the properties, synthesis and applications of hyperbranched polymers.* Helps the reader gain a better understanding of irregular branching and its relationship to a polymer's properties and potential applications, aiding in the design of highly functional materials.* Covers the important theoretical aspects of the topic, as well as summarizing available techniques for characterizing these polymers.* Compares hyperbranched polymers with conventional linear polymeric materials as well as perfectly branched dendrimers.* Includes perspectives on future cha. Hoboken : Wiley, ©2011. ©2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource (xvii, 462 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470929001 eng Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology. Hyperbranched polymers. Hyperbranched polymers.