Supramolecular Polymer Networks and Gels

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important advances in the covered topics.

Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, explaining and illustrating the important principles and bringing together many important references of primary literature. On that basis, future research directions in the area can be discussed. Advances in Polymer Science volumes thus are important references for every polymer scientist, as well as for other scientists interested in polymer science - as an introduction to a neighboring field, or as a compilation of detailed information for the specialist.

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Readership: Polymer scientists, or scientists in related fields interested in polymer and biopolymer science, at universities or in industry, graduate students.

Overview chapters introduce the newcomer to the topic covered Series covers hot topics of frontier research summarized by reputed scientists in the field Volumes are useful and of relevance for a long period of time

Inhalt

Supramolecular Polymer Networks: Preparation, Properties, Potential.- Hydrogels Formed via Hydrophobic Interactions.- Donor-Acceptor p-p Stacking Interactions: From Simple Complexes to Supramolecular Polymer Networks.- Dynamics of Supramolecular Polymer Networks: Glasses, Melts, and Elastomers.- Nanofibrillar Supramolecular Hydrogels.- Cellulose Gels and Microgels.- Supramolecular Hydrogels in the Field of Regenerative Medicine - Property-Application Relationships.- Stimulus-Responsive Polymer Materials for Biomedical Applications.