State-of-the-art techniques for tapping the vast potential ofpolymers
The use of specific non-covalent interactions to control polymerstructure and properties is a rapidly emerging field withapplications in diverse disciplines. Molecular Recognition andPolymers covers the fundamental aspects and applications ofmolecular recognition--in the creation of novel polymericmaterials for use in drug delivery, sensors, tissue engineering,molecular imprinting, and other areas. This reference begins byexplaining the fundamentals of supramolecular polymers; itprogresses to cover polymer formation and self-assembly with a widevariety of examples, and then includes discussions of biomolecularrecognition using polymers.
With chapters contributed by the foremost experts in their fields,this resource:
* Provides an integrated resource for supramolecular chemistry,polymer science, and interfacial science
* Covers advanced, state-of-the-art techniques used in the designand characterization of non-covalent interactions in polymers
* Illustrates how to tailor the properties of polymeric materialsfor various applications
Stand-alone chapters address specific applications independentlyfor easy reference. This is a premier resource for graduatestudents and researchers in polymer chemistry, supramolecularchemistry, materials science, and physical organic chemistry.