Molecular Recognition and Polymers (PDF)

State-of-the-art techniques for tapping the vast potential of
polymers

The use of specific non-covalent interactions to control polymer
structure and properties is a rapidly emerging field with
applications in diverse disciplines. Molecular Recognition and
Polymers covers the fundamental aspects and applications of
molecular recognition--in the creation of novel polymeric
materials for use in drug delivery, sensors, tissue engineering,
molecular imprinting, and other areas. This reference begins by
explaining the fundamentals of supramolecular polymers; it
progresses to cover polymer formation and self-assembly with a wide
variety of examples, and then includes discussions of biomolecular
recognition using polymers.

With chapters contributed by the foremost experts in their fields,
this resource:

* Provides an integrated resource for supramolecular chemistry,
polymer science, and interfacial science

* Covers advanced, state-of-the-art techniques used in the design
and characterization of non-covalent interactions in polymers

* Illustrates how to tailor the properties of polymeric materials
for various applications

Stand-alone chapters address specific applications independently
for easy reference. This is a premier resource for graduate
students and researchers in polymer chemistry, supramolecular
chemistry, materials science, and physical organic chemistry.