Smart Polymers: Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Second Edition
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: 2007-07-25
Sales Rank: 1514593
ISBN / ASIN: 084939161X
EAN: 9780849391613
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC
The first book to tackle the application of smart polymers in
bioseparation and bioprocessing, Smart Polymers: Applications in
Biotechnology and Biomedicine broke new ground in this challenging
field. Completely revised, updated, and following in the footsteps of
its predecessor, the second edition is poised to take its place as a
premier reference in this field. This new edition considers those
polymers in which a highly nonlinear response of a smart polymer to
small changes in the external medium is of critical importance for the
successful functioning of the system. The systems discussed are based
on soluble/insoluble transition of smart polymers in aqueous solution,
on conformational transitions of the macromolecules physically attached
or chemically grafted to a surface and on the shrinking/swelling of
covalently cross-linked networks of macromolecules, i.e. smart
hydrogels. The book focuses on the theory describing the behavior of
smart polymers in solution, as gels, and when grafted to surfaces. It
provides solid, quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines,
reflecting the maturation of the field and the demand for the
development of new smart polymer systems. The coverage highlights smart
gels and especially fast responding and macroporous gels, as these gels
pave the way to different applications of smart polymers in the areas
ofbioseparation, drug release, and microfluidics. With contributions
from leading researchers as well as extensive end-of-chapter
references, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the current
state-of-the-art in the field and the potential for future developments.
http://rapidshare.com/files/56360486/Gala9780849391613.rar
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: 2007-07-25
Sales Rank: 1514593
ISBN / ASIN: 084939161X
EAN: 9780849391613
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC
The first book to tackle the application of smart polymers in
bioseparation and bioprocessing, Smart Polymers: Applications in
Biotechnology and Biomedicine broke new ground in this challenging
field. Completely revised, updated, and following in the footsteps of
its predecessor, the second edition is poised to take its place as a
premier reference in this field. This new edition considers those
polymers in which a highly nonlinear response of a smart polymer to
small changes in the external medium is of critical importance for the
successful functioning of the system. The systems discussed are based
on soluble/insoluble transition of smart polymers in aqueous solution,
on conformational transitions of the macromolecules physically attached
or chemically grafted to a surface and on the shrinking/swelling of
covalently cross-linked networks of macromolecules, i.e. smart
hydrogels. The book focuses on the theory describing the behavior of
smart polymers in solution, as gels, and when grafted to surfaces. It
provides solid, quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines,
reflecting the maturation of the field and the demand for the
development of new smart polymer systems. The coverage highlights smart
gels and especially fast responding and macroporous gels, as these gels
pave the way to different applications of smart polymers in the areas
ofbioseparation, drug release, and microfluidics. With contributions
from leading researchers as well as extensive end-of-chapter
references, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the current
state-of-the-art in the field and the potential for future developments.
http://rapidshare.com/files/56360486/Gala9780849391613.rar
