Double hydrophilic block copolymers (DHBCs) constitute a novel class of water-soluble
macromolecules with potential utilization in a wide range of applications. In this book, the
current developments in the field of double hydrophilic block copolymers are discussed. In
particular, synthetic strategies leading to the preparation of DHBCs are described. Moreover,
their aqueous solution behavior is examined in respect to their ability to self assemblage, due
to changes in the solution temperature, and/or pH, as well as due to complexation. This book
also reviews the contribution of soluble polymer-supported ligands and isoluble polymersupported
ligands to asymmetric catalysis in various fields by means of nitrogen containing
ligands complex with metal as asymmetric catalyst. Furthermore, the authors propose new
surfactants or alternative synthetic procedures, and new stabilization systems for polymeric
nanoparticles. Other chapters in this book examine the effects of physical aging near the
surface region of glass polymers, the application of Hindered Amine Stabilizers (HAS) as a
state-of-the-art approach to protection of carbon-chain polymers, the molecular self-assembly
of block copolymers and recent developments in the field of various amphiphilic block
copolymers, and future perspectives in the field of DHBCs regarding general polymer science
and nanotechnology issues.
macromolecules with potential utilization in a wide range of applications. In this book, the
current developments in the field of double hydrophilic block copolymers are discussed. In
particular, synthetic strategies leading to the preparation of DHBCs are described. Moreover,
their aqueous solution behavior is examined in respect to their ability to self assemblage, due
to changes in the solution temperature, and/or pH, as well as due to complexation. This book
also reviews the contribution of soluble polymer-supported ligands and isoluble polymersupported
ligands to asymmetric catalysis in various fields by means of nitrogen containing
ligands complex with metal as asymmetric catalyst. Furthermore, the authors propose new
surfactants or alternative synthetic procedures, and new stabilization systems for polymeric
nanoparticles. Other chapters in this book examine the effects of physical aging near the
surface region of glass polymers, the application of Hindered Amine Stabilizers (HAS) as a
state-of-the-art approach to protection of carbon-chain polymers, the molecular self-assembly
of block copolymers and recent developments in the field of various amphiphilic block
copolymers, and future perspectives in the field of DHBCs regarding general polymer science
and nanotechnology issues.
