Polymer Science and Nanotechnology
Fundamentals and Applications
Published on 16. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
488 pages
978-0-12-816806-6 (ISBN)
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic: Advanced students, researchers and scientists looking to combine polymeric materials and nanotechnology, from other disciplines (chemistry and chemical engineering, physics, civil and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, textiles, other areas of nanotechnology or materials science).Industry: Engineers, designers, technologists, quality controllers, researchers, approaching the design and manufacture of polymeric materials or products involving the use of nanotechnology, as well as non-technical employees within the polymer industry
Illustrations
Approx. 150 illustrations (50 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-816806-6 (9780128168066)
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E-Book
06/2020
Elsevier
€175.00
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Person
Ravin Narain, PhD, PEng, FRSC, is a Professor at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering in the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. Prof. Narain has made significant contributions to research on the
design, fabrication, and characterization of novel carbohydrate-based materials (glycopolymers, hydrogels, and nanomaterials) for a wide range of applications. His research has also covered biomaterials, nanomedicines, and regenerative medicines, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials as cancer therapeutics, antifouling and antimicrobial uses, and cell/tissue engineering advances. He has published numerous articles in peerreviewed
and high-impact journals and has edited several books, namely, Engineered Carbohydrate-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications (Wiley), Chemistry of Bioconjugates (Wiley), Glycopolymers: Synthesis and Applications (Smithers & Rapra), Polymers and Nanomaterials for Gene Therapy (Woodhead Publishing Elsevier), and Polymer Science and Nanotechnology (Elsevier). He was recently the section editor for the second edition of the book-Comprehensive Glycoscience (Elsevier). He is also on the editorial board for Frontiers in
Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry), Polymer Chemistry (RSC), Biomacromolecules (ACS), and Polymers (MDPI). He has won several awards including the Distinguished Visiting Researcher Award from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia.
design, fabrication, and characterization of novel carbohydrate-based materials (glycopolymers, hydrogels, and nanomaterials) for a wide range of applications. His research has also covered biomaterials, nanomedicines, and regenerative medicines, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials as cancer therapeutics, antifouling and antimicrobial uses, and cell/tissue engineering advances. He has published numerous articles in peerreviewed
and high-impact journals and has edited several books, namely, Engineered Carbohydrate-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications (Wiley), Chemistry of Bioconjugates (Wiley), Glycopolymers: Synthesis and Applications (Smithers & Rapra), Polymers and Nanomaterials for Gene Therapy (Woodhead Publishing Elsevier), and Polymer Science and Nanotechnology (Elsevier). He was recently the section editor for the second edition of the book-Comprehensive Glycoscience (Elsevier). He is also on the editorial board for Frontiers in
Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry), Polymer Chemistry (RSC), Biomacromolecules (ACS), and Polymers (MDPI). He has won several awards including the Distinguished Visiting Researcher Award from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia.
Content
Section I
1. Brief overview of polymer science
2. Nature and molecular structure of polymers
3. Polymer synthesis
4. Copolymerization
5. Modification of polymers
6. Polymer characterization
7. Polymer degradation and stability
8. Polymer processing and rheology
9. Thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties
10. Hydrogels
11. Biopolymers and natural polymers
12. Smart Polymers
13. Polymers in medicine
14. Polymers for advanced applications
Section II
15. Nanomaterials properties
16. Nanomaterial synthesis
17. Nanomaterials characterization
18. Nanomaterials applications
1. Brief overview of polymer science
2. Nature and molecular structure of polymers
3. Polymer synthesis
4. Copolymerization
5. Modification of polymers
6. Polymer characterization
7. Polymer degradation and stability
8. Polymer processing and rheology
9. Thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties
10. Hydrogels
11. Biopolymers and natural polymers
12. Smart Polymers
13. Polymers in medicine
14. Polymers for advanced applications
Section II
15. Nanomaterials properties
16. Nanomaterial synthesis
17. Nanomaterials characterization
18. Nanomaterials applications