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. Reviews the different types of smart polymer, discussing their properties, structure, design, and characterizationReviews applications of smart polymers in such areas as biomedical engineering, textiles, and food packaging INDICE: Contributor contact details 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 10.4 Materials with 3D defined patterns 10.5 Applications in tissue engineering 10.6 Conclusion and future trends 10.7 References 11. Smart polymer nanocarriers for drug delivery Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: pH-responsive nanocarriers 11.3 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: enzyme-responsive nanocarriers 11.4 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: oxidation-responsive nanocarriers 11.5 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: temperature-responsive nanocarriers 11.6 Smart polymeric carriers for drug delivery: nanocarriers responsive to other stimuli 11.7 Conclusion and future trends 11.8 References 12. The use of smart polymers in medical devices for minimally invasive surgery, diagnosis and other applications Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Types and preparation of smart polymers for medical devices: polymers classified by type of stimulus 12.3 Types and preparation of smart polymers for medical devices: polymers classified by structural properties 12.4 Applications: medical devices based on shape memory polymers (SMPs) 12.5 Applications: SMPs in minimally invasive surgery 12.6 Applications: medical devices for cancer diagnosis and therapy 12.7 Applications: biosensors for diagnostic medical devices 12.8 Applications: biosensors and actuators for enhanced diagnostics and therapy 12.9 Applications: microfluidics-based biomedical devices 12.10 Conclusion and future trends 12.11 References 13. Smart polymers for bioseparation and other biotechnological applications Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Smart polymers (SPs) for bioseparation: use in affinity precipitation 13.3 Aqueous two-phase polymer systems formed by SPs for use in bioseparation 13.4 Chromatographic carriers with grafted SPs and adsorbents produced from SPs 13.5 Membranes with SP-grafted pores 13.6 Use of smart polymers in catalysis 13.7 Conclusion and future trends 13.8 References 14. Smart polymers for textile applications Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Types of smart polymers for textile applications 14.3 Actuating mechanisms for smart polymers 14.4 The use of smart polymer effects in textiles 14.5 Using smart polymers in practice: medical textiles 14.5 2 Wound dressing products 14.6 Conclusion 14.7 References 15. Biopolymers for food packaging applications Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Coatings and active coatings in foods 15.3 Micro- and nanoencapsulation in foods 15.4 Packaging 15.5 Conclusion and future trends 15.6 References 16. Smart polymers for optical data storage Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Photoinduced molecular motions of azobenzene chromophores 16.3 Macromolecular architectures in azopolymers 16.4 Synthetic strategies to azopolymers for optical data storage 16.5 Photoinduced response of azobenzene polymers 16.6 Alternative macromolecular architectures for the design of azopolymers 16.7 Conclusion 16.8 References Index
- ISBN: 978-0-08-101327-4
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 510
- Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés