The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future
trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and
biopolymer science including chemistry physical chemistry physics material science.The
thematic volumes are addressed to scientists whether at universities or in industry who wish
to keep abreast of the important advances in the covered topics.Advances in Polymer Science
enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated
to a current topic and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic to place it
within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments
of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically presenting selected examples explaining
and illustrating the important principles and bringing together many important references of
primary literature. On that basis future research directions inthe area can be discussed.
Advances in Polymer Science volumes thus are important references for every polymer scientist
as well as for other scientists interested in polymer science - as an introduction to a
neighboring field or as a compilation of detailed information for the specialist.Review
articles for the individual volumes are invited by the volume editors. Single contributions can
be specially commissioned.Readership: Polymer scientists or scientists in related fields
interested in polymer and biopolymer science at universities or in industry graduate students
