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1.1 Introduction to the World of Polymers |
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1.2 Conventional Polymers with Special Reference to Architectural Polymers |
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1.3 Dendrimers: Advantages and Disadvantages |
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6 | (3) |
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1.4 Introduction to Hyperbranched Polymers |
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2 Part I---Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers: Step-Growth Methods |
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2.1 Introduction to Theoretical Approaches in Hyperbranched Polymerization |
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2.2 Hyperbranched Polymers from ABx-Type Monomers |
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2.2.1 Carbon-Carbon Coupling Reactions |
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2.2.2 Carbon-Hetero Atom Coupling Reactions |
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2.3 Hyperbranched Polymers from A2 + B3 Monomer Pairs and Other Couple Monomer Methodologies |
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49 | (3) |
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2.4 Drawbacks of Hyperbranched Polymerization Techniques and Possible Remedies |
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52 | (5) |
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57 | (8) |
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57 | (8) |
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3 Part II---Synthesis of Hyperbranched Polymers: Mixed Chain-Growth and Step-Growth Methods |
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3.1 Introduction to Simultaneous Step- and Chain-Growth Methodologies |
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66 | (1) |
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3.2 Radical Polymerization |
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67 | (5) |
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3.3 Proton Transfer Polymerization |
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72 | (4) |
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3.4 Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization/Copolymerization, Self-Condensing Ring Opening Polymerization and Controlled/Living Polymerization |
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3.5.1 Homogeneous Grafting---Hyperbranched-Graft-Hyperbranched Copolymers |
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3.5.2 Homogeneous Grafting---Linear-Graft-Hyperbranched Copolymers |
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98 | (1) |
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3.5.3 Homogeneous Grafting---Linear-Block-Hyperbranched Copolymers |
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99 | (2) |
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3.5.4 Heterogeneous Grafting |
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101 | (1) |
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3.5.5 Hypergrafting onto Living Cells |
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102 | (1) |
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102 | (7) |
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4 Structure-Property Relationship of Hyperbranched Polymers |
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4.1 Introduction to Intrinsic Properties of Hyperbranched Polymers |
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110 | (5) |
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4.2.1 Determination of DB |
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110 | (1) |
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4.2.2 Methods to Determine DB |
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4.3 Influence of the Branching Architecture on the End Properties |
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4.4 Solution Properties with Special Reference to Hyperbranched Architecture |
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116 | (2) |
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4.5 Molecular Mass and Molar Mass Distribution |
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118 | (2) |
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120 | (6) |
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120 | (3) |
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4.6.2 Rheological Properties |
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123 | (3) |
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4.7 Special Properties Related to Latest Biological Applications |
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4.7.1 Biodegradability and Biocompatibility of Hyperbranched Polymers |
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126 | (3) |
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4.7.2 Self-Assembly of the Hyperbranched Polymers |
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129 | (1) |
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4.7.3 Encapsulation by Hyperbranched Polymers |
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5 Latest Biomedical Applications of Hyperbranched Polymers: Part 1: As Delivery Vehicle |
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5.1 Introduction to the Concept of Targeted Delivery |
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5.2 Encapsulation Ability of Hyperbranched Polymers |
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136 | (2) |
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5.3 Hyperbranched Polymers in Controlled Drug Delivery |
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138 | (3) |
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5.4 Hyperbranched Polymers in Protein Delivery |
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141 | (2) |
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5.5 Hyperbranched Polymers in Gene Delivery |
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143 | (6) |
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6.1 Introduction to Diagnosis via Bioimaging |
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6.2 Hyperbranched Polymers as Fluorescent Probes |
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152 | (4) |
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6.3 Hyperbranched Polymers as MRI Contrast Agents |
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156 | (2) |
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6.4 Hyperbranched Polymers in Nuclear Tomographic Imaging |
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158 | (2) |
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6.5 Hyperbranched Polymers for Multimodal Imaging |
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160 | (3) |
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163 | (2) |
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7 Part III: Tissue Engineering |
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165 | (12) |
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165 | (1) |
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7.2 Hyperbranched Polymers as Tissue Scaffold Component |
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165 | (7) |
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7.3 Hyperbranched Polymers as Cell and Tissue Adhesives |
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172 | (3) |
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175 | (2) |
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