Overview

Many key aspects of life are based on naturally occurring polymers, such as polysaccharides, proteins and DNA. Unsurprisingly, their molecular functionalities, macromolecular structures and material properties are providing inspiration for designing new polymeric materials with specific functions, for example, responsive, adaptive and self-healing materials. Bio-inspired Polymers covers all aspects of the subject, ranging from the synthesis of novel polymers, to structure-property relationships, materials with advanced properties and applications of bio-inspired polymers in such diverse fields as drug delivery, tissue engineering, optical materials and lightweight structural materials. Written and edited by leading experts on the topic, the book provides a comprehensive review and essential graduate level text on bio-inspired polymers for biochemists, materials scientists and chemists working in both industry and academia.

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Author:   Nico Bruns (University of Strathclyde, UK) ,  Andreas F M Kilbinger (University of Fribourg, Switzerland) ,  Christoph Weder ,  Ben Zhong Tang
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume:   Volume 22
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.977kg
ISBN:  

9781782624134

ISBN 10:   1782624139
Pages:   632
Publication Date:   14 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Synthetic Aspects of Peptide- and Protein- Polymer Conjugates in the Post-click Era; Glycopolymer; Synthesis of Non-Natural Polymers with Controlled Primary Structures; Single-chain Nanoparticles; Polymeric Tubular Structures; Bio-inspired Polymer Membranes; Polymeric Ionic Liquids with Micelle-like Topologies and Functions; Biological and Bio-Inspired Heterogeneous Composites: From Resilient Palm Trees to Stretchable Electronics; Translating Mussel Adhesion: Four Uncertainties about the Interface; Mussel Adhesive-inspired Polymers; Self-Reporting Polymeric Materials with Mechanochromic Properties; Mechanically Adaptive Nanocomposites Inspired by Sea Cucumbers; Bio-inspired Polymer Artificial Muscles; Materials for Tissue Engineering and 3D Cell Culture; Antimicrobial Polymers and Surfaces - Natural Mimics or Surpassing Nature?; Superwettability of Polymer Surfaces; Bio-mimetic Structural Colour using Biopolymers

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