Block Copolymers in Solution

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This unique text discusses the solution self-assembly of blockcopolymers and covers all aspects from basic physical chemistry toapplications in soft nanotechnology. Recent advances have enabledthe preparation of new materials with novel self-assemblingstructures, functionality and responsiveness and there have alsobeen concomitant advances in theory and modelling. The present text covers the principles of self-assembly in bothdilute and concentrated solution, for example micellization andmesophase formation, etc., in chapters 2 and 3 respectively.Chapter 4 covers polyelectrolyte block copolymers - these materialsare attracting significant attention from researchers and a solidbasis for understanding their physical chemistry is emerging, andthis is discussed. The next chapter discusses adsorption of blockcopolymers from solution at liquid and solid interfaces. Theconcluding chapter presents a discussion of selected applications,focussing on several important new concepts. The book is aimed at researchers in polymer science as well asindustrial scientists involved in the polymer and coatingsindustries. It will also be of interest to scientists working insoft matter self-assembly and self-organizing polymers.

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Ian W. Hamley

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Biopolymere Biopolymers Blockcopolymere Chemie Chemistry Oberflächen- u. Kolloidchemie Polymer Science & Technology Polymerwissenschaft u. -technologie Surface & Colloid Chemistry

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"...this book nicely summarizes the field, touching on all the important subjects...vital to scientists and engineering working with these materials." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, February 1, 2006)
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