{"product_id":"smart-polymers-and-their-applications-hardback-9780857096951","title":"Smart Polymers and their Applications (Hardback) 9780857096951","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSmart Polymers and their Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn up-to-date resource on smart polymers, including temperature-, pH-, photo-, and enzyme-responsive polymers, with a focus on biomedical, packaging, and data storage applications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMaria Rosa Aguilar (Edited by), Julio San Román (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780857096951, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 February 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e584 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.6 x 3.3 cm, 0.99 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart polymers are polymers that respond to different stimuli or changes in the environment. \u003ci\u003eSmart Polymers and their Applications \u003c\/i\u003ereviews the types, synthesis, properties, and applications of smart polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapters in part one focus on types of polymers, including temperature-, pH-, photo-, and enzyme-responsive polymers. Shape memory polymers, smart polymer hydrogels, and self-healing polymer systems are also explored. Part two highlights applications of smart polymers, including smart instructive polymer substrates for tissue engineering; smart polymer nanocarriers for drug delivery; the use of smart polymers in medical devices for minimally invasive surgery, diagnosis, and other applications; and smart polymers for bioseparation and other biotechnology applications. Further chapters discuss the use of smart polymers for textile and packaging applications, and for optical data storage. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmart Polymers and their Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is a technical resource for chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, and other professionals in the polymer industry; manufacturers in such sectors as medical, automotive, and aerospace engineering; and academic researchers in polymer science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributor contact details\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction to smart polymers and their applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Types of smart polymer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Applications of smart polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Acknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Types of smart polymer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Temperature-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Basic principles of temperature-responsive polymers in aqueous solution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Key types of temperature-responsive polymers in aqueous solution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Selected applications of thermoresponsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. pH-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Key types and properties of pH-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Synthesis of pH-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Different methodologies for the preparation of pH-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Different architectures of pH-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Appendix: abbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Photo-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Chromophores and their light-induced molecular response\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Key types and properties of photo-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 \u003cb\u003eApplications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 \u003cb\u003eConclusions and future trends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Magnetically responsive polymer gels and elastomers: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Preparation of magnetically responsive polymer gels and elastomeric materials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Magnetic properties of filler-loaded polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Elastic behaviour of magnetic gels and elastomers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Kinetics of shape change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 The swelling equilibrium under a uniform magnetic field\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Polymer gels in a non-uniform electric or magnetic field\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Acknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Enzyme-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Enzyme-responsive materials: rationale, definition and history\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Key types and properties of enzyme-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Preparation of enzyme-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Characterisation of enzyme-responsive polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Shape memory polymers: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Characterizing shape memory effects in polymeric materials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Classifying shape memory polymers: classification by polymer structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Classifying shape memory polymers: classification by type of stimulus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Main applications of smart polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Smart polymer hydrogels: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Key types and properties of smart polymer hydrogels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Applications of smart polymer hydrogels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Conclusions and future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Self-healing polymer systems: properties, synthesis and applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Types of self-healing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Self-healing and recovery of functionality in materials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Acknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Applications of smart polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Smart instructive polymer substrates for tissue engineering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Instructive polymeric surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Instructive hydrogels with a physicochemical response\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Materials with 3D defined patterns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Applications in tissue engineering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Conclusion and future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Smart polymer nanocarriers for drug delivery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: pH-responsive nanocarriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: enzyme-responsive nanocarriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: oxidation-responsive nanocarriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: temperature-responsive nanocarriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: nanocarriers responsive to other stimuli\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Conclusion and future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. The use of smart polymers in medical devices for minimally invasive surgery, diagnosis and other applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Types and preparation of smart polymers for medical devices: polymers classified by type of stimulus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Types and preparation of smart polymers for medical devices: polymers classified by structural properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Applications: medical devices based on shape memory polymers (SMPs)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Applications: SMPs in minimally invasive surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Applications: medical devices for cancer diagnosis and therapy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Applications: biosensors for diagnostic medical devices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Applications: biosensors and actuators for enhanced diagnostics and therapy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Applications: microfluidics-based biomedical devices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Conclusion and future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Smart polymers for bioseparation and other biotechnological applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Smart polymers (SPs) for bioseparation: use in affinity precipitation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Aqueous two-phase polymer systems formed by SPs for use in bioseparation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Chromatographic carriers with grafted SPs and adsorbents produced from SPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Membranes with SP-grafted pores\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Use of smart polymers in catalysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Conclusion and future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Smart polymers for textile applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Types of smart polymers for textile applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Actuating mechanisms for smart polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 The use of smart polymer effects in textiles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Using smart polymers in practice: medical textiles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 2 Wound dressing products\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Biopolymers for food packaging applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Coatings and active coatings in foods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Micro- and nanoencapsulation in foods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Conclusion and future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Smart polymers for optical data storage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Photoinduced molecular motions of azobenzene chromophores\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Macromolecular architectures in azopolymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Synthetic strategies to azopolymers for optical data storage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Photoinduced response of azobenzene polymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Alternative macromolecular architectures for the design of azopolymers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plastics%20\u0026amp;%20polymers%20technology%20%5BTDCP%5D%22\"\u003eTDCP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Woodhead Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651633172760,"sku":"9780857096951","price":129.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780857096951_63904001-be84-48a9-9cd4-ad40f700d6b2.jpg?v=1696781721","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/smart-polymers-and-their-applications-hardback-9780857096951","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}