Smart Polymers and their Applications

<p>Smart polymers are polymers that respond to different stimuli or changes in the environment. <i>Smart Polymers and their Applications </i>reviews the types, synthesis, properties, and applications of smart polymers.</p> <p>Chapters in part one focus on types of polymers, including temperature-, pH-, photo-, and enzyme-responsive polymers. Shape memory polymers, smart polymer hydrogels, and self-healing polymer systems are also explored. Part two highlights applications of smart polymers, including smart instructive polymer substrates for tissue engineering; smart polymer nanocarriers for drug delivery; the use of smart polymers in medical devices for minimally invasive surgery, diagnosis, and other applications; and smart polymers for bioseparation and other biotechnology applications. Further chapters discuss the use of smart polymers for textile and packaging applications, and for optical data storage. </p> <p><i>Smart Polymers and their Applications</i> is a technical resource for chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, and other professionals in the polymer industry; manufacturers in such sectors as medical, automotive, and aerospace engineering; and academic researchers in polymer science.</p><br><br><ul><li>Reviews the different types of smart polymer, discussing their properties, structure, design, and characterization</li><li>Reviews applications of smart polymers in such areas as biomedical engineering, textiles, and food packaging</li></ul>