Smart Polymers: Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9780367388829 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 496 str.

Igor Galaev; Bo Mattiasson

Opis

Smart polymers have an extensive range of applications in the biotechnology and biomedical industries. Although polymers have always been considered passive participants, the second edition of this text promotes a more active role for smart polymers within the process of bioseparation than previously envisioned. This book addresses the major developments in the field that have taken place since the previous edition. With contributions from leading researchers as well as extensive end-of-chapter references, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in the field and the potential for future developments.

Spis treści

Phase Transition in Smart Polymer Solutions and Light Scattering in Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. Responsive Polymer Brushes: A Theoretical Outlook. Conformational Transitions in Cross-Linked Ionic Gels: Theoretical Background, Recent Developments, and Applications. Thermally Responsive Polymers with Amphiphilic Grafts: Intelligent Polymers by Macromonomer Technique. Microgels from Smart Polymers. Protein-Based Smart Polymers. Imprinting Using Smart Polymers. Smart Hydrogels. Macroporous Hydrogels from Smart Polymers. Smart Boronate-Containing Copolymers and Gels at Solid–Liquid Interfaces, Cell Membranes, and Tissues. Drug Delivery Using Smart Polymers: Recent Advances. Polymeric Carriers for Regional Drug Therapy. Smart Polymers in Affinity Precipitation of Proteins. Hydrogels in Microfluidics.

O autorze

Igor Galaev, Bo Mattiasson