Bio-inspired polymers /

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, f...

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Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Bruns, Nico (Editor), Kilbinger, Andreas F. M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, England : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017.
Series:RSC polymer chemistry series ; 22.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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 andchemists working in both industry and academia.
Physical Description:1 online resource (613 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
ISBN:1782624139
9781782624134
1782626662
9781782626664
ISSN:2044-0790 ;