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Quick ViewPolyaniline (PANI) and its composites, the most popular conducting materials whose unique properties and applications are drawing a worldwide interest, are the focus of this book. Their main synthetic methods will be herein presented, ranging from the traditional protocols to the innovative eco-friendly routes which employ “green” oxidants and proper catalysts. A brand new preparation…
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Quick ViewConducting polymers (CPs) such as polyaniline (PANI), polypyrrole (PPY), poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) (PEDOT), and poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT), have been recognized as promising organic semiconductors due to their controllable chemical/electrochemical properties, light weight, low cost, good biocompatibility, facile processability, and adjustable electrical conductivities. This book presents current research in the field of polymers. Topics discussed include resonance raman…
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Quick ViewThese 2 volume books strive to provide to our readers the most up-to-date core information available in the published literature as well as our yet to be published studies with ample illustrations (total 416) on biodegradable polymers. Much of the information used in this book is from the authors’ own research activities over the past…
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Quick ViewThese 2 volume books strive to provide to our readers the most up-to-date core information available in the published literature as well as our yet to be published studies with ample illustrations (total 416) on biodegradable polymers. Much of the information used in this book is from the authors’ own research activities over the past…
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Quick ViewThis book starts with a very brief description on polymers, nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites including their characterization, analysis, testing and processing. This book is aimed towards both experienced students as well as to the beginner student who wishes to peruse research work in the field. Therefore, this is the first book of its kind on…
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Quick ViewThis book presents important research advances in the study of polymer research. Topics discussed herein include small molecule stabilization; amphiphilic block copolymers; effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in living organisms; PAHs pollution; cyclodextrin polymers; polymer-polymer incompatability; carbohydrate polymers in controlled release technologies; and macrocyclic polymers for metal ions separation. (Imprint: Nova)
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Quick ViewThis book discusses principles, mechanisms and applications of corrosion inhibitors. Chapter One focuses on organic corrosion inhibitors and their industrial applications. Chapter Two explores the application of polymer composites and nanocomposites as corrosion inhibitors for different metal substrates in different corrosive media. Chapter Three provides a review of corrosion inhibitors and a progress towards use…
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Quick ViewNatural Rubber (NR) is a renewable polymer endowed with remarkable properties including its high elasticity and high film forming capacity, properties that enable its use in a wide range of applications. In this book, Chapter One reviews properties, behavior and uses of NR. Chapter Two discusses NR properties and conventional applications, as well the development…
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Quick ViewThis book is a compiled contribution from experts in the field of natural polymers, and it is organized into two volumes. The purpose of this book is to provide an entire catalogue of natural polymers, beginning with their introduction, mass production, qualitative and quantitative characterization and leading to their advanced applications in every aspect of…
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Quick ViewIn this book, Chapter One discusses the structural properties and phase behavior of neutral and partially charged diblock copolymers in solution. Chapter Two presents a comprehensive study of the complex physico-chemistry associated with the adsorption of polyelectrolyte layers, both single layer or multilayers formed for oppositely charged polyelectrolytes, onto solid surface, paying special attention to…
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Quick ViewEpoxy resin are one of the most useful materials in the polymer industry. The cross-linking characteristic of these materials gives rise to materials with excellent properties such as superior mechanical properties, high thermal stability, low shrinkage, chemical and solvent resistance and low toxicity. The polyethers derived from epoxy resins have found a wide range of…
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Quick ViewIn the past years, there has been growing interest in the development of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). Molecular imprinting technology have been widely used in different fields including pharmaceutical biotechnological and chemical industries, water purification and food and environment analysis. This book discusses the challenges, uses and prospects of MIPs. Chapter One provides an overview…
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Quick ViewPolypropylene (PP) is a typical polymorphic polymer with α-form, β-form, γ-form, and mesomorphic smectic form modifications, and crystallizes into diverse morphologies. In this book, Chapter One comprehensively reviews the kinds of self-assembly β-nucleating agents and the manipulation strategies in the practical processing to control the crystal structure and prepare high-performance PP products. Chapter Two discusses…
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Quick ViewIn this book, Chapter One reviews recent fundamental studies about Type I photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT). Chapter Two reviews the general features of the antibacterial photodynamic inactivation of bacteria (aPDT) process to eradicate bacteria with the use of photosensitizer agents, and summarizes the photobiological processes which are involved in the inactivation of microbiological cells…
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Quick ViewPolyimide (PI) is an engineering polymer material with advantages of high temperature resistance, low temperature tolerance, radiation resistance, flexibility and excellent dielectric properties. This book presents research on the properties, composites and uses of polyimides. Chapter One focuses on the synthesis and structure-property relationships of neat polyimides, and provides a list of the different methods…
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Quick ViewPolycaprolactone (PCL) is a thermoplastic biodegradable polyester, which has had biomedical application in the 1970s and 1980s as a long-term drug delivery systems, which then gained acceptance from the Food and Drugs Administration. However, due to very slow degradation, PCL was replaced by faster degrading polymers, such as polyglycolide, polylactides and their copolymers. The polymer…
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Quick ViewThe book Natural Polymers: Derivatives, Blends and Composites Volume II is an edited volume comprised of fifteen chapters from different experts working in the area of natural polymers. Natural polymers are finding applications in fields of packaging, medicine, pharmaceutics, biomedicine, textiles and many others. This book gives detailed insight into all aspects of natural polymers…
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Quick ViewThe book Natural Polymers: Derivatives, Blends and Composites Volume II is an edited volume comprised of fifteen chapters from different experts working in the area of natural polymers. Natural polymers are finding applications in fields of packaging, medicine, pharmaceutics, biomedicine, textiles and many others. This book gives detailed insight into all aspects of natural polymers…
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Quick ViewBiopolymers are endowed with excellent attributes such as biodegradability, biocompatibility and functional versatility, which render them an edge over other polymers. Today, they find broad applications in the biomedical field and pharmaceutical world. Nanotechnology has offered tremendous opportunities to design and tailor-make biopolymers augmenting their applications further. This book presents topical articles on the synthesis…
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Quick ViewThis book provides new research on the synthesis and applications of polymer nanocomposites. Chapter One discusses advances in injection molding technology of polymer nanocomposites. Chapter Two reviews the functionalization and applications of carbon/polymer nanocomposite (bio)sensors containing nanoparticles. Chapter Three focuses on polymer composites based on highly anisotropic cellulose nanocrystals. Chapter Four studies a novel nanocomposite…
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Quick ViewHyperbranched polymers (HBPs) have attracted great interest due to their characteristics such as low viscosity, high solubility, numerous terminal groups, globular architecture and good capacity of encapsulating guest molecules. Nowadays HBPs have shown many applications in polymer science and engineering, owing to the merits of convenient synthesis and low cost. The authors of this book…
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Quick ViewWritten by a group of international experts, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the main scientific and technological advances that ensure the continued functionality of cellulosic textile supports. It begins with a discussion on the chemical and physical structure of cotton and its different properties and provides a review of the main vancées regarding…
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Quick ViewChitin is widely distributed in nature and is the second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose. This polysaccharide is mainly found in the exoskeleton of crustaceans and insects. It is also found in marine invertebrates, fungi and yeasts. Industrially, it is produced from crustacean shells, which are very abundant waste products in the seafood industry. This…
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Quick ViewBiopolymers such as cellulose, lignin, starch, pectin, chitin, xylan, etc. are copiously available in nature in the form of plant biomass. They have been used for various applications such as biofuels, nanobiocomposites, biomedicine, etc. Biopolymers have unique antimicrobial properties, and are thus used for food packaging. The field of biomaterials is interdisciplinary and includes chemistry,…
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