Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Synthesis, Characterization, Simulations, and Applications
1. Auflage Oktober 2017
XVI, 400 Seiten, Hardcover
10 Abbildungen (2 Farbabbildungen)
Monographie
Kurzbeschreibung
This first book on this important and emerging topic presents an overview of the very latest results obtained in single-chain polymer nanoparticles, painting a complete picture from synthesis via characterization to everyday applications.
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This first book on this important and emerging topic presents an overview of the very latest results obtained in single-chain polymer nanoparticles obtained by folding synthetic single polymer chains, painting a complete picture from synthesis via characterization to everyday applications.
The initial chapters describe the synthetics methods as well as the molecular simulation of these nanoparticles, while subsequent chapters discuss the analytical techniques that are applied to characterize them, including size and structural characterization as well as scattering techniques. The final chapters are then devoted to the practical applications in nanomedicine, sensing, catalysis and several other uses, concluding with a look at the future for such nanoparticles.
Essential reading for polymer and materials scientists, materials engineers, biochemists as well as environmental chemists.
Introduction
Single-Chain Rings
Covalent Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Supramolecular Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Dynamic Covalent Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Outlook
MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Sparse Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Globular Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Concentrated Solutions of Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Outlook
CHARACTERIZATION OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES: ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Molar Mass Characterization
Size Characterization
Structural Characterization
Thermal Characterization
Rheological Characterization
Other Techniques
CHARACTERIZATION OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES: SCATTERING TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Small-Angle Neutron Scattering Characterization
Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Characterization
Static Light Scattering Characterization
Dynamic Light Scattering Characterization
Final Remarks
DYNAMICALLY FOLDED SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles vs Conventional Nanoparticles
Preparation of Dynamically Folded Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Characterization of Dynamically Folded Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Outlook
METALLO-CONTAINING SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles vs Dendrimers
Synthesis of Metallo-Containing Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Characterization of Metallo-Containing Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Directions
COLLOIDAL UNIMOLECULAR NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Synthesis of Colloidal Unimolecular Nanoparticles
Characterization of Colloidal Unimolecular Nanoparticles
Physico-Chemical and Rheological Properties of Colloidal Unimolecular Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Outlook
SINGLE-CHAIN NANOPARTICLES VIA SELF-FOLDING AMPHIPHILIC COPOLYMERS IN WATER
Introduction
Synthesis of Single-Chain Nanoparticles via Self-Folding Amphiphilic Copolymers in Water
Characterization of Single-Chain Nanoparticles via Self-Folding Amphiphilic Copolymers in Water
Conclusions and Future Directions
APPLICATIONS OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Protein Mimicry
Nanomedicine Applications
Catalysis Applications
Other Uses
Future Outlook
His research interests include the synthesis of uniform soft nano-objects, research on the structure, dynamics & self-assembly behaviour of complex single-chain nano-objects, and the construction of hybrid organic nanostructures.
