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Research and Markets: Key Research into Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers Reviewed

Posted on: Monday, 18 July 2005, 06:00 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20951) has announced the addition of Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers to their offering

One of the most exciting areas of polymer research is the study of interfacial phenomena and their practical applications. This major work reviews the key research in this important area and is used in such areas as biomaterials.

The first part of the book looks at the thermodynamics, kinetics and other fundamental properties of polymer surfaces and interfaces. The second part reviews ways of characterising and manipulating interfacial phenomena. It includes examples of practical applications such as vaccine delivery, tissue engineering and the development of therapeutic lung surfactants.

With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, "Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers" will be a standard work on understanding polymeric interfacial properties and their medical and other practical applications.

Key Features:

- Reviews key research in this hot area including biomaterials

- Examines polymeric interfacial properties and reviews medical and other practical applications

- Edited by a leading authority with contributions from distinguished experts worldwide

Topics covered include:

Part 1 Fundamentals

- Thermodynamics and kinetics of protein/surfactant mixtures at liquid interfaces

- Non-Fickian diffusion in systems with complex interfaces

- Semiflexible polymers: from statics to dynamics

- Molecular modelling of polymer surfaces and interfaces

- Thermodynamics of contact angles on rough, heterogeneous surfaces

Part 2 Characterisation, Manipulation and Applications

- Application of axisymmetric drop shape analysis (ADSA) to the study of biomolecules

- Surface-energetic properties of polymers in controlled architecture

- Scanning probe microscopy - application for the study of soft materials

- Self-assembly of peptides and its potential application

- Physiochemical modulation of immobilised extracellular matrix

- Triblock copolymers as promoters of solubilization of oils in aqueous surfactant solutions

- Polymeric composite membranes and biomimetic affinity ligands for bioseparation and immunoadsorption

- Surface and interfacial studies of plant biopolymers

- Biodegradable polymer microparticles for genetic vaccine delivery

- Polyelectrolyte coupling with lipid monolayers

- Interfacial properties of amphiphilic dendritic polymers

- Studying polymeric systems in solution

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20951

Source: Business Wire

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