Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems: From Synthesis to Applications / Edition 1 available in Hardcover
Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems: From Synthesis to Applications / Edition 1
- ISBN-10:
- 1771881003
- ISBN-13:
- 9781771881005
- Pub. Date:
- 12/03/2015
- Publisher:
- Apple Academic Press
- ISBN-10:
- 1771881003
- ISBN-13:
- 9781771881005
- Pub. Date:
- 12/03/2015
- Publisher:
- Apple Academic Press
Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems: From Synthesis to Applications / Edition 1
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Biobased polymer blends and composites occupy a unique position in the dynamic world of new biomaterials. The growing need for lubricious coatings and surfaces in medical devices—an outcome of the move from invasive to noninvasive medicines and procedures—is playing a major role in the advancement of biomaterials technology. Natural polymers have attained their cutting-edge technology through various platforms, and this book presents a multitude of information about them.
Topics include biopolymer–synthetic systems, nanomaterial–polymer structures, multi-characterization techniques, polymer blends and composites, polymer gels and polyelectrolytes, and many other interesting aspects of interests to researchers.
This book will be valuable to scientists, physicians, pharmacists, engineers, and other specialists in a variety of disciplines, both academic and industrial.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781771881005 |
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Publisher: | Apple Academic Press |
Publication date: | 12/03/2015 |
Pages: | 348 |
Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Dr. Robert Shanks is a professor of polymer science at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of over 230 refereed journal papers, 22 book chapters, 8 patents and 378 conference papers on or related to polymer science. He is the recipient of many awards, including the BHERT (Business Higher Education Round Table) Award for academic–industry collaboration, 2005; RACI Polymer Division Citation, 1990; the CRC Association Award and CRC for Polymers Chairman Award 2005; RMIT University Supervisor of the Year 1997; and RMIT University Most Published Awards 1995, 1996. Dr. Shanks has extensive consulting experience with several major industrial projects with many major companies and small businesses. This work included problem solving related to product failures, production problems and selection of materials. His research interests include synthesis and modification of nano-structured materials and biopolymers with enhanced physical, chemical, and thermal properties; development of functional nano-materials; and the investigation of processes of controlling the self-assembly of nano-structures, with emphasis on thermochemical and thermophysical properties.
Jithin Joy is a research scholar in the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He has co-edited the book Natural Rubber Materials: Volume 2: Composites and Nanocomposites and is the author of several articles and conference presentations.