Description
Polymer Science and Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications brings together the latest advances in polymer science and nanoscience. Sections explain the fundamentals of polymer science, including key aspects and methods in terms of molecular structure, synthesis, characterization, microstructure, phase structure and processing and properties before discussing the materials of particular interest and utility for novel applications, such as hydrogels, natural polymers, smart polymers and polymeric biomaterials. The second part of the book examines essential techniques in nanotechnology, with an emphasis on the utilization of advanced polymeric materials in the context of nanoscience.Throughout the book, chapters are prepared so that materials and products can be geared towards specific applications. Two chapters cover, in detail, major application areas, including fuel and solar cells, tissue engineering, drug and gene delivery, membranes, water treatment and oil recovery.- Presents the latest applications of polymers and polymeric nanomaterials, across energy, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and environmental fields- Contains detailed coverage of polymer nanocomposites, polymer nanoparticles, and hybrid polymer-metallic nanoparticles- Supports an interdisciplinary approach, enabling readers from different disciplines to understand polymer science and nanotechnology and the interface between them
Table of Contents
Section I1. Brief overview of polymer science2. Nature and molecular structure of polymers3. Polymer synthesis4. Copolymerization5. Modification of polymers6. Polymer characterization7. Polymer degradation and stability8. Polymer processing and rheology9. Thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties10. Hydrogels11. Biopolymers and natural polymers12. Smart Polymers13. Polymers in medicine14. Polymers for advanced applicationsSection II15. Nanomaterials properties16. Nanomaterial synthesis17. Nanomaterials characterization18. Nanomaterials applications
