| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Molecular forces -- Features of self-assembly -- Supramolecular macromolecules and polymers -- Block copolymers -- Rotaxanes and polyrotaxanes -- Polymer gels -- Self-assembly in polymer matrices |
| Summary |
Offering an overview of principles and techniques, this book covers all major categories of self-assembled polymers - properties, processes, and design. Each chapter focuses on morphology, applications, and advanced concepts to illustrate the advantages of polymer self-assembly across industrial and academic research. - Provides an organized, comprehensive overview of polymer self-assembly, its fundamentals, principles, and applications- Includes chapters on block copolymers, amphiphilic polymers, supramolecular polymers, rotaxenes, polymer gels, dendrimers, and small molecules in polymer matrices- Focuses on novel applications, block copolymer assembly to nanotechnology, photonics and metamaterials, molecular machines and artificial muscle, gels that can be applied to polymer science, materials science, and nanotechnology- Examines state-of-the-art concepts, like lithographic patterning and foldaxane- Discusses challenges and future outlook of a popular and emerging field of study |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Polymers -- Properties.
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Self-assembly (Chemistry)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2016049189 |
| ISBN |
1118994337 (pdf) |
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1118994396 (epub) |
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111899440X |
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9781118994337 (pdf) |
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9781118994399 (epub) |
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9781118994405 |
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(cloth) |
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