Polymerization in Organized Media

Polymerization in Organized Media
Author: Constantinos M. Paleos
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 470
Release: 1992
Genre: Biopolymers
ISBN: 9782881245381

Summarizes the current state of the art concerning the effect of organization of monomers on the polymerization process. Some of the techniques covered that bring about such ordering include thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystalline media, gas-water and gas-solid interfaces, micelles and microemulsions. Potential applications range from novel composite media to biopolymer synthesis. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Silicon Based Polymers

Silicon Based Polymers
Author: François Ganachaud
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2008-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402085281

Silicon Based Polymers presents highlights in advanced research and technological innovations using macromolecular organosilicon compounds and systems, as presented in the 2007 ISPO congress. Silicon-containing materials and polymers are used all over the world and in a variety of industries, domestic products and high technology applications. Among them, silicones are certainly the most well–known, however there are still new properties discovered and preparative processes developed all the time, therefore adding to their potential. Less known, but in preparation for the future, are other silicon containing-polymers which are now close to maturity and in fact some are already available like polysilsesquioxanes and polysilanes. All these silicon based materials can adopt very different structures like chains, dendrimers, hyperbranched and networks, physical and chemical gels. The result is a vast array of materials with applications in various areas such as optics, electronics, ionic electrolytes, liquid crystals, biomaterials, ceramics and concrete, paints and coatings ... all needed to face the environmental, energetical and technological issues of today. Some industrial aspects of the applications of these materials will also be presented.

Reactions And Synthesis In Surfactant Systems

Reactions And Synthesis In Surfactant Systems
Author: John Texter
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1100
Release: 2001-06-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780203908662

This work offers a comprehensive review of surfactant systems in organic, inorganic, colloidal, surface, and materials chemistry. It provides practical applications to reaction chemistry, organic and inorganic particle formation, synthesis and processing, molecular recognition and surfactant templating. It also allows closer collaboration between synthetic and physical practitioners in developing new materials and devices.

Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers

Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers
Author: James Goodwin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2009-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470748974

From blood to milk, pumice to gelatine, most scientists interact with colloids on a daily basis without any real knowledge of their nature. Building on the success of the first edition, Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers Second Edition is a user-friendly, non-technical introduction to colloids and interfaces. Includes: Many practical examples of colloid and interface science An enhanced section on fluorescence microscopy, a widely used technique in biological systems for the optical imaging of cellular structures A new section on phenomenology (the principle of time/temperature superposition), which enables the experimentalist to extend the frequency range of their rheological instruments New information on sedimentation and strategies for the control of sedimentation, which is critical in many dispersions of commercial importance Fresh treatments of traditional theoretical topics like the electrical double-layer, colloidal interactions, wetting behavior and light scattering, as well as more recent advances in polymer science, statistical mechanics and the use of neutrons In-depth discussions of widely used techniques with mathematics used in a straight-forward way so quantitative descriptions of colloid and interface properties can be derived Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers Second Edition explains all the fundamental concepts of colloids and interfaces as well as detailing some of the more advanced aspects which might be useful in specific applications. Intended for undergraduate and graduate courses in colloids and soft materials, the book is also relevant to those in the chemical, coatings, cosmetics, ceramics, food, pharmaceutical and oil industries. For Powerpoint slides of all the figures in the book, please see the Instructor Companion website at http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&bcsId=5121&itemId=0470518804

Supramolecular Polymers

Supramolecular Polymers
Author: Alberto Ciferri
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2000-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0824746430

"Focuses on detailed analysis of the formation and properties of linear, planar, and three-dimensional polymer assemblies stabilized by superamolecular interactions, includes examples of covalently bonded polymers exhibiting novel supra-molecular effects. Clarifies the theoretical basis for the self-assembly of structures."

Porous Polymers

Porous Polymers
Author: Michael S. Silverstein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2011-02-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470934743

This book gathers the various aspects of the porous polymer field into one volume. It not only presents a fundamental description of the field, but also describes the state of the art for such materials and provides a glimpse into the future. Emphasizing a different aspect of the ongoing research and development in porous polymers, the book is divided into three sections: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications. The first part of each chapter presents the basic scientific and engineering principles underlying the topic, while the second part presents the state of the art results based on those principles. In this fashion, the book connects and integrates topics from seemingly disparate fields, each of which embodies different aspects inherent in the diverse field of porous polymeric materials.

Nucleic Acids as Gene Anticancer Drug Delivery Therapy

Nucleic Acids as Gene Anticancer Drug Delivery Therapy
Author: Loutfy H. Madkour
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128197781

Nucleic Acids as Gene Anticancer Drug Delivery Therapy highlights the most recent developments in cancer treatment using nucleic acids, nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles for genomic nanocarriers as drug delivery, including promising opportunities for targeted and combination therapy. The development of a wide spectrum of nanoscale technologies is beginning to change the scientific landscape in terms of disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This book presents the use of nanotechnology for medical applications, focusing on its use for anticancer drug delivery. Various intelligent drug delivery systems such as inorganic nanoparticles and polymer-based drug delivery are discussed. The use of smart drug delivery systems seems to be a promising approach for developing intelligent therapeutic systems for cancer immunotherapies and is discussed in detail along with nucleic acid-targeted drug delivery combination therapy for cancer. Nucleic Acids as Gene Anticancer Drug Delivery Therapy will be a useful reference for pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacologiests, and those involved in nanotechnology and cancer research. - Discusses intelligent drug delivery systems such as inorganic nanoparticles and polymer-based drug delivery - Contains a comprehensive comparison of various delivery systems, listing their advantages and limitations - Presents combination therapy as a new hope for enhancing current gene-based treatment efficacy

Polymer Brushes

Polymer Brushes
Author: Rigoberto C. Advincula
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2006-03-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527604995

Materials scientists, polymer chemists, surface physicists and materials engineers will find this book a complete and detailed treatise on the field of polymer brushes, their synthesis, characterization and manifold applications. In a first section, the various synthetic pathways and different surface materials are introduced and explained, followed by a second section covering important aspects of characterization and analysis in both flat surfaces and particles. These specific surface initiated polymerization (SIP) systems such as linear polymers, homopolymers, block copolymers, and hyperbranched polymers are unique compared to previously reported systems by chemisorption or physisorption. They have found their way in both large-scale and miniature applications of polymer brushes, which is covered in the last section. Such 'hairy' surfaces offer fascinating opportunities for addressing numerous problems of both academic and, in particular, industrial interest: high-quality, functional or protective coatings, composite materials, surface engineered particles, metal-organic interfaces, biological applications, micro-patterning, colloids, nanoparticles, functional devices, and many more. It is the desire of the authors that this book will be of benefit to readers who want to "brush-up on polymers".

Nanostructured Conductive Polymers

Nanostructured Conductive Polymers
Author: Ali Eftekhari
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2011-07-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119956544

Providing a vital link between nanotechnology and conductive polymers, this book covers advances in topics of this interdisciplinary area. In each chapter, there is a discussion of current research issues while reviewing the background of the topic. The selection of topics and contributors from around the globe make this text an outstanding resource for researchers involved in the field of nanomaterials or polymer materials design. The book is divided into three sections: From Conductive Polymers to Nanotechnology, Synthesis and Characterization, and Applications.

Synthesis of Polymers

Synthesis of Polymers
Author: A.-D. Schlüter
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Total Pages: 696
Release: 1999-05-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783527294497

Polymers find their applications in ever more areas of modern technology. The invention of new synthetic methods allows the polymer chemist to design new polymer materials with specific mechanical, optical or electronic properties . This concise handbook covers all modern synthetic methods in polymer science. It will enable the polymer chemist or materials scientist to find details about the specific synthesis he wants to use in designing polymers with new advanced properties.