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Supramolecular Polymers

by Alberto Ciferri
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Overview

Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition details assembly processes and structure-function correlation in natural and synthetic self-assembling materials, focusing on developments occurred over the past five years.

The book highlights developments in the synthesis of complex structures, chemical design principles, and theoretical models of growth processes resulting in an increasingly accurate prediction of stability, degree of polymerization, and shape of various assemblies. It focuses on the rich variety of properties, functions, and applications of self-assembling supramolecular polymers. Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition ties together potential applications such as those of nanostructures with dynamic-combinatorial-adaptive self-healing features, opto-electronic devices, supramolecular amphiphiles, hydrogels, organic/inorganic nanocomposites, molecular biosensors, molecular imprinting, molecular engines, templates for superlattices with prescribed symmetry. Several chapters of the first edition have been updated or rewritten, and an equal number of new chapters have been added. More than 500 drawings, photographs, micrographs, equations, and tables enhance and reinforce essential concepts presented in the book.

Authored by an expert in polymer mechanics, biopolymers, liquid crystals, and supramolecular assemblies, Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition emphasizes fundamental principles at the basis of bottom-up nanotechnology, chemical design strategies, and exciting applications for various self-assembling materials for a unified and cutting-edge account of the field.

Synopsis

Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition details assembly processes and structure-function correlation in natural and synthetic self-assembling materials, focusing on developments occurred over the past five years.

The book highlights developments in the synthesis of complex structures, chemical design principles, and theoretical models of growth processes resulting in an increasingly accurate prediction of stability, degree of polymerization, and shape of various assemblies. It focuses on the rich variety of properties, functions, and applications of self-assembling supramolecular polymers. Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition ties together potential applications such as those of nanostructures with dynamic-combinatorial-adaptive self-healing features, opto-electronic devices, supramolecular amphiphiles, hydrogels, organic/inorganic nanocomposites, molecular biosensors, molecular imprinting, molecular engines, templates for superlattices with prescribed symmetry. Several chapters of the first edition have been updated or rewritten, and an equal number of new chapters have been added. More than 500 drawings, photographs, micrographs, equations, and tables enhance and reinforce essential concepts presented in the book.

Authored by an expert in polymer mechanics, biopolymers, liquid crystals, and supramolecular assemblies, Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition emphasizes fundamental principles at the basis of bottom-up nanotechnology, chemical design strategies, and exciting applications for various self-assembling materials for a unified and cutting-edge account of the field.

Chromatographia

"...a good, self-contained description of different topics with plenty of references for further study."

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Editorials

Polymer News

This book provides a thorough overview of the developments in a growing area of chemistry....The chapters provide a large number of examples with illustrations to help the reader. The extensive amount of references provided within each chapter make this book an excellent resource for chemists working in the area or for those looking for a better understanding of specific supramolecular principles.

Chromatographia

"...a good, self-contained description of different topics with plenty of references for further study."

Booknews

Contains 15 contributions written by chemists, physicists, biochemists, and other scholars and researchers affiliated with universities and industries throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The volume begins with a general introduction to supramolecular interactions and assembly processes, along with two theoretical chapters detailing liquid crystalline phases and micellar- like aggregation, two important driving forces in supramolecular polymerization. Also covered are expected developments in supramolecular polymer chemistry leading to functional materials and systems. The volume focuses on the assembly of synthetic polymers and only relatively simple biopolymers are included, although the aim is to highlight the polymers so far investigated, and the relevant theoretical mechanisms, offering guidance to the organic chemist in designing chemical units that can be assembled into tailored materials and eventually functional systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2005
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
776
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780824723316

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