Smart Polymers and Their Applications, Second Edition presents an up-to-date resource of information on the synthesis and properties of different types of smart polymers, including temperature, pH, electro, magnetic and photo-responsive polymers, amongst others. It is an ideal introduction to this field, as well as a review of the latest research in this area. Shape memory polymers, smart polymer hydrogels, and self-healing polymer systems are also explored. In addition, a very strong focus on applications of smart polymers is included for tissue engineering, smart polymer nanocarriers for drug delivery, and the use of smart polymers in medical devices.
Additionally, the book covers the use of smart polymers for textile applications, packaging, energy storage, optical data storage, environmental protection, and more. This book is an ideal, technical resource for chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, mechanical engineers and other professionals in a range of industries.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Smart Polymers and Their Applications - p. xiv 2. Chapter 2: Temperature-Responsive Polymers: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications - p. 11 3. Chapter 3: pH-Responsive Polymers: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications - p. 44 4. Chapter 4: Photoresponsive Polymers - p. 86 5. Chapter 5: Enzyme-Responsive Polymers: Classifications, Properties, Synthesis Strategies, and Applications - p. 153 6. Chapter 6: Conductive Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)-Based Polymers and Their Applications in Bioelectronics - p. 189 7. Chapter 7: Inflammation-Responsive Polymers - p. 218 8. Chapter 8: Dual- and Multistimuli-Responsive Polymers for Biomedical Applications - p. 254 9. Chapter 9: Smart Polymer Gels: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications - p. 278 10. Chapter 10: Stimuli-Responsive Protein Fibers for Advanced Applications - p. 321 11. Chapter 11: Self-Healing Polymeric Systems: Concepts and Applications - p. 377 12. Chapter 12: Smart Instructive Polymer Substrates for Tissue Engineering - p. 409 13. Chapter 13: Smart Polymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery - p. 438 14. Chapter 14: The Use of Smart Polymers in Medical Devices for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Diagnosis, and Other Applications - p. 479 15. Chapter 15: Smart Polymers for Bioseparation and Other Biotechnological Applications - p. 531 16. Chapter 16: Smart Polymers for Optical Data Storage - p. 565 17. Chapter 17: Smart Polymers for Highly Sensitive Sensors and Devices: Micro- and Nanofabrication Alternatives - p. 606 18. Chapter 18: Toward Smart Polymeric Binders for Battery Electrodes - p. 650 19. Index - p. 671
Smart Polymers and Their Applications, Second Edition presents an up-to-date resource of information on the synthesis and properties of different types of smart polymers, including temperature, pH, electro, magnetic and photo-responsive polymers, amongst others. It is an ideal introduction to this field, as well as a review of the latest research in this area. Shape memory polymers, smart polymer hydrogels, and self-healing polymer systems are also explored. In addition, a very strong focus on applications of smart polymers is included for tissue engineering, smart polymer nanocarriers for drug delivery, and the use of smart polymers in medical devices.
Additionally, the book covers the use of smart polymers for textile applications, packaging, energy storage, optical data storage, environmental protection, and more. This book is an ideal, technical resource for chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, mechanical engineers and other professionals in a range of industries.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Smart Polymers and Their Applications - p. xiv 2. Chapter 2: Temperature-Responsive Polymers: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications - p. 11 3. Chapter 3: pH-Responsive Polymers: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications - p. 44 4. Chapter 4: Photoresponsive Polymers - p. 86 5. Chapter 5: Enzyme-Responsive Polymers: Classifications, Properties, Synthesis Strategies, and Applications - p. 153 6. Chapter 6: Conductive Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)-Based Polymers and Their Applications in Bioelectronics - p. 189 7. Chapter 7: Inflammation-Responsive Polymers - p. 218 8. Chapter 8: Dual- and Multistimuli-Responsive Polymers for Biomedical Applications - p. 254 9. Chapter 9: Smart Polymer Gels: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications - p. 278 10. Chapter 10: Stimuli-Responsive Protein Fibers for Advanced Applications - p. 321 11. Chapter 11: Self-Healing Polymeric Systems: Concepts and Applications - p. 377 12. Chapter 12: Smart Instructive Polymer Substrates for Tissue Engineering - p. 409 13. Chapter 13: Smart Polymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery - p. 438 14. Chapter 14: The Use of Smart Polymers in Medical Devices for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Diagnosis, and Other Applications - p. 479 15. Chapter 15: Smart Polymers for Bioseparation and Other Biotechnological Applications - p. 531 16. Chapter 16: Smart Polymers for Optical Data Storage - p. 565 17. Chapter 17: Smart Polymers for Highly Sensitive Sensors and Devices: Micro- and Nanofabrication Alternatives - p. 606 18. Chapter 18: Toward Smart Polymeric Binders for Battery Electrodes - p. 650 19. Index - p. 671
