Bio-inspired Polymers

Nico Bruns, Andreas F. M. Kilbinger

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Abstract

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 and chemists working in both industry and academia.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCambridge
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Number of pages592
ISBN (Electronic)9781782629238
ISBN (Print)9781782624134
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameRSC Polymer Chemistry Series
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Volume22

Keywords

  • polymers
  • polymer conjugates
  • membranes
  • polymer composites
  • bioinspired

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