The architectures and surface behavior of highly branched molecules

This review presents recent developments in the field of the highly branched molecules (excluding dendrimers) with emphasis on their surface behavior, microstructure, surface morphology, and properties. In our consideration, we included popular types of highly branched molecules, such as star molecules with multiple arms, brush macromolecules of different kinds, and hyperbranched molecules, many of them available in relatively large quantities, which is crucial for future applications.