Focusing on the synthesis, modification, and characterization of macromolecules, this book provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental methods and processes. Detailed experiments complement theoretical chapters, allowing readers to grasp the connection between the chemical structure and morphology of polymers and their properties. It also explores various application areas, ensuring that readers have all the necessary information to understand the experiments without needing an additional textbook.
Harald Cherdron Bücher


The national Symposium of the Division of Macromolecular Chemistry of the GDCh (Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker) in March 2000 was held in Merseburg with a topic of Tailormade Polymers. The scientific program was divided in two contemporary activities in polymer synthesis and the tailoring of polymer properties by suitable modification steps. An excellent insight into contemporary activities in polymer synthesis, modification and characterization was given. A selection of the contributions is presented in this volume.