Rotello / Thayumanavan Molecular Recognition and Polymers

Control of Polymer Structure and Self-Assembly
1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-470-38404-6
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 488 Seiten, E-Book

State-of-the-art techniques for tapping the vast potential ofpolymers
The use of specific non-covalent interactions to control polymerstructure and properties is a rapidly emerging field withapplications in diverse disciplines. Molecular Recognition andPolymers covers the fundamental aspects and applications ofmolecular recognition--in the creation of novel polymericmaterials for use in drug delivery, sensors, tissue engineering,molecular imprinting, and other areas. This reference begins byexplaining the fundamentals of supramolecular polymers; itprogresses to cover polymer formation and self-assembly with a widevariety of examples, and then includes discussions of biomolecularrecognition using polymers.
With chapters contributed by the foremost experts in their fields,this resource:
* Provides an integrated resource for supramolecular chemistry,polymer science, and interfacial science
* Covers advanced, state-of-the-art techniques used in the designand characterization of non-covalent interactions in polymers
* Illustrates how to tailor the properties of polymeric materialsfor various applications
Stand-alone chapters address specific applications independentlyfor easy reference. This is a premier resource for graduatestudents and researchers in polymer chemistry, supramolecularchemistry, materials science, and physical organic chemistry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rotello, Vincent

Thayumanavan, Sankaran

Über Autor(innen)

Vincent Rotello is the Goessmann Professor in the Departmentof Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Hisresearch emphasizes achieving a fundamental understanding ofsupramolecular chemistry and applying it to issues in biology andnanoscience including delivery, sensing, and devices.
S. Thayumanavan is a Professor in the Department ofChemistry at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His researchfocuses on the design and synthesis of novel macromolecules(dendrimers and polymers) that have applications in chemistry,biology, and materials science. Examples of these applicationsinclude catalysis and transport, drug and gene delivery, and lightharvesting and sensory materials.