Smart polymers are polymers that respond to different stimuli or changes in the environment. Smart Polymers and their Applications reviews the types, synthesis, properties, and applications of smart polymers. Chapters 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;…mehr
Smart polymers are polymers that respond to different stimuli or changes in the environment. Smart Polymers and their Applications reviews the types, synthesis, properties, and applications of smart polymers.
Chapters 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.
Smart Polymers and their Applications 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.
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Autorenporträt
Maria Rosa Aguilar works at the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Spain. She is a tenured senior researcher with more than 15 years of expertise in the field of polymer therapeutics and drug targeting. She is co-author of more than 50 peer-reviewed papers and 13 book chapters, and editor of the book 'Smart Polymers and their applications'. She is also co-inventor of 2 international patents, and founder of the CIBER-BBN Young Scientist ForumJulio San Roman works at the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Spain. He is director of the Group of Biomaterials of the Institute of Science and Technology of Polymers, CSIC, Madrid, Spain. His scientific activities are centred in the study and development of polymer systems for biomedical applications, and specifically in Tissue Engineering, Polymer Drugs and Drug Delivery Systems
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1. Introduction to smart polymers and their applications
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Types of smart polymer
1.3 Applications of smart polymers
1.4 Conclusion
1.5 Acknowledgments
1.6 References
Part I: Types of smart polymer
2. Temperature-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Basic principles of temperature-responsive polymers in aqueous solution
2.3 Key types of temperature-responsive polymers in aqueous solution
2.4 Selected applications of thermoresponsive polymers
2.5 Conclusion
2.6 Future trends
2.7 References
3. pH-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Key types and properties of pH-responsive polymers
3.3 Synthesis of pH-responsive polymers
3.4 Different methodologies for the preparation of pH-responsive polymers
3.5 Different architectures of pH-responsive polymers
3.6 Applications
3.7 Conclusion
3.8 Future trends
3.9 References
3.10 Appendix: abbreviations
4. Photo-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Chromophores and their light-induced molecular response
4.3 Key types and properties of photo-responsive polymers
4.4 Applications
4.5 Conclusions and future trends
4.6 References
5. Magnetically responsive polymer gels and elastomers: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Preparation of magnetically responsive polymer gels and elastomeric materials
5.3 Magnetic properties of filler-loaded polymers
5.4 Elastic behaviour of magnetic gels and elastomers
5.5 Kinetics of shape change
5.6 The swelling equilibrium under a uniform magnetic field
5.7 Polymer gels in a non-uniform electric or magnetic field
5.8 Future trends
5.9 Acknowledgements
5.10 References
6. Enzyme-responsive polymers: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Enzyme-responsive materials: rationale, definition and history
6.3 Key types and properties of enzyme-responsive polymers
6.4 Preparation of enzyme-responsive polymers
6.5 Characterisation of enzyme-responsive polymers
6.6 Applications
6.7 Conclusion
6.8 Future trends
6.9 References
7. Shape memory polymers: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Characterizing shape memory effects in polymeric materials
7.3 Classifying shape memory polymers: classification by polymer structure
7.4 Classifying shape memory polymers: classification by type of stimulus
7.5 Main applications of smart polymers
7.6 Conclusion
7.7 References
8. Smart polymer hydrogels: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Key types and properties of smart polymer hydrogels
8.3 Applications of smart polymer hydrogels
8.4 Conclusions and future trends
8.5 References
9. Self-healing polymer systems: properties, synthesis and applications
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Types of self-healing
9.3 Self-healing and recovery of functionality in materials
9.4 Conclusion
9.5 Acknowledgements
9.6 References
Part II: Applications of smart polymers
10. Smart instructive polymer substrates for tissue engineering
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Instructive polymeric surfaces
10.3 Instructive hydrogels with a physicochemical response
