Macromolecular Self-Assembly

This book describes techniques of synthesis and self-assembly of macromolecules for developing new materials and improving functionality of existing ones. Because self-assembly emulates how nature creates complex systems, they likely have the best chance at succeeding in real-world biomedical applications.

• Employs synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, and materials science principles and techniques
• Emphasizes self-assembly in solutions (particularly, aqueous solutions) and at solid-liquid interfaces
• Describes polymer assembly driven by multitude interactions, including solvophobic, electrostatic, and obligatory co-assembly
• Illustrates assembly of bio-hybrid macromolecules and applications in biomedical engineering

Avainsanat: Macromolecular self-assembly; self-assembly techniques; self-assembly synthesis;biomolecules; solvophobicco-assembly; electrostaticco-assembly; obligatory co-assembly; biomedical applications; aqueous solutions; solid-liquid interfaces; bio-hybrid macromolecules, Polymer Synthesis, General & Introductory Materials Science, Polymer Synthesis, General & Introductory Materials Science