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 in the 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
