<b>Macromolecular Engineering</b><p><b>Complete and Thorough Resource on Macromolecular Engineering for Researchers and Industry Professionals</B><p>This book covers the entire field of macromolecular engineering, from design and preparation of well-defined macromolecules, to precise characterization, all the way to optimization for specific functions and applications. It provides background information, comparative advantages and limitations, the most recent advances of numerous synthetic approaches, characterization techniques, and potential applications. <p>The second edition has been completely updated and edited by a world-class team of editors led by K. Matyjaszewski. Sample topics covered within the work include: <ul><li>Synthetic tools to precisely control various aspects of macromolecular structure including chain composition, microstructure, functionality, and topology</li><li>Modern characterization techniques at the molecular and macroscopic level for various properties of