havior of block copolymer melts. Chapter 16 discusses the rheological properties of block-copolymer melts, but neglects the corresponding properties of block copolymer solutions. The contents of Chapters 17 and 18 provide well-balanced coverage of phase transformations in block copolymers and block copolymers with strong interactions, respectively. The topic of block-copolymer morphology in Chapter 19, however, starts with schematic depictions of classical and complex morphologies in isotropic block copolymers, and a narrative on the unique morphologies attainable with rod±coil copolymers. The chapter then describes the morphologies observed in various ABC block copolymers, focusing on new developments that have recently become available with specialized block copolymers without establishing a suitably detailed background to the subject. In contrast, one of the best-written chapters in the book is Chapter 20, which acquaints the reader with block-copolymer dynamics.
Part V of the book lists a number of existing and emerging technologies in which block copolymers either play or are expected to play an important role. Examples provided by the authors of possible future applications include drug release, filtration, surface patterning, and nanotemplating.
Despite some of the flaws identified in this book, the sections devoted to block copolymer synthesis and dynamics clearly justify its purchase. While it is certainly a useful book to have on one's shelf, I would definitely not rely on its physical property sections (Parts III and IV) to replace my copy of Hamley's seminal work. [5]