Supramolecular Polymers / Edition 2

by Alberto Ciferri

Overview

Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition details assembly processes and structure-function correlation in natural and synthetic self-assembling materials, focusing on developments occurred over the past five years.

The book highlights developments in the synthesis of complex structures, chemical design principles, and theoretical models of growth processes resulting in an increasingly accurate prediction of stability, degree of polymerization, and shape of various assemblies. It focuses on the rich variety of properties, functions, and applications of self-assembling supramolecular polymers. Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition ties together potential applications such as those of nanostructures with dynamic-combinatorial-adaptive self-healing features, opto-electronic devices, supramolecular amphiphiles, hydrogels, organic/inorganic nanocomposites, molecular biosensors, molecular imprinting, molecular engines, templates for superlattices with prescribed symmetry. Several chapters of the first edition have been updated or rewritten, and an equal number of new chapters have been added. More than 500 drawings, photographs, micrographs, equations, and tables enhance and reinforce essential concepts presented in the book.

Authored by an expert in polymer mechanics, biopolymers, liquid crystals, and supramolecular assemblies, Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition emphasizes fundamental principles at the basis of bottom-up nanotechnology, chemical design strategies, and exciting applications for various self-assembling materials for a unified and cutting-edge account of the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367392956
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/07/2019
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	776
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Alberto Ciferri

Table of Contents

PART I: THEORY AND STRUCTURE: Supramolecular Polymer Chemistry —Scope and Perspectives. Growth of Supramolecular Structures. Theory of Supramolecular Polymerization. Supramolecular Liquid Crystals: Simulation. Supramolecular Low-Molecular Weight Complexes and Supramolecular Side-Chain Polymers. Hydrogen-Bonded Supramolecular Polymers: Linear and Network Polymers and Self-Assembling Discotic Polymers. Dendrimeric Supramolecular and Supramacromolecular Assemblies. Polymers with Interwined Superstructures and Interlocked Structures. Theory of Block Copolymers. Assemblies in Complex Block Copolymer Systems. Microstructure and Crystallization of Rigid-Coil Comblike Polymers and Block Copolymers. PART II: PROPERTIES AND FUNCTIONS: DNA Structures and their Applications in Nanotechnology. Soluble Amphiphilic Nanostructures and Potential Applications. Supramolecular Properties of Polymers for Plastic Electronics. Supramolecular Polymers in Action. Columnar, Helical, and Tubular Supramolecular Polymers. Crystalline Bacterial Cell Surface Layers (S-Layers): A Versatile Self-Assembly System. Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) and Synthesis of Planar Micro- and Nanostructures. Layered Polyelectrolyte Assemblies. Molecular Imprinting. Protein Polymerization and Polymer Dynamics Approach to Functional Systems. Force Generation by Cellular Polymers. Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“The book is written by well-recognized experts in the field, and it is also thoroughly edited. … Chapters from the first edition have been updated, and many new chapters have been added. … the references are timely. Overall, the book is a success. It is very timely and useful, and the price is affordable. There is a broad community of potentially interested readers. There are researchers and, of course, graduate students working in self-assembly and nanotechnology, materials chemistry, hydrogen bonding, molecular recognition, and supramolecular chemistry in general. Not only science and engineering libraries, but also many individuals may benefit by having a copy of this excellent book on their bookshelf.”
— Dmitry M. Rudkevich, University of Texas at Arlington, in J. AM. CHEM. Soc., Vol. 128, 7110-7112, 2006
“…761 fascinating pages…richly illustrated…this book is a must for people who are interested in this discipline or for those who are keen to keep up with new cutting edge technologies.”
—Hans Misiak, Chemistry & Industry, October 2006
“This book provides an outstanding and comprehensive review of supramolecular polymers. …The contents of the chapters have been extensively updated from what was in the first edition of this book published five years ago. The organization of the chapters is very well done…The editors have done an excellent job in presenting the book in a thoroughly revised and updated form. In general, the book provides tutorial information and should be useful to the non-specialists…who want some basic information about the designated topic area. …A nice collection of reviews covering various aspects of supramolecular polymers…Recommended as a valuable resource.”
Polymer News, Abhijit Sarkar, Midland Molecular Institute, Midland, MI, USA

Editorial Reviews

"...a good, self-contained description of different topics with plenty of references for further study."

Chromatographia

This book provides a thorough overview of the developments in a growing area of chemistry....The chapters provide a large number of examples with illustrations to help the reader. The extensive amount of references provided within each chapter make this book an excellent resource for chemists working in the area or for those looking for a better understanding of specific supramolecular principles.

Polymer News

Contains 15 contributions written by chemists, physicists, biochemists, and other scholars and researchers affiliated with universities and industries throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The volume begins with a general introduction to supramolecular interactions and assembly processes, along with two theoretical chapters detailing liquid crystalline phases and micellar- like aggregation, two important driving forces in supramolecular polymerization. Also covered are expected developments in supramolecular polymer chemistry leading to functional materials and systems. The volume focuses on the assembly of synthetic polymers and only relatively simple biopolymers are included, although the aim is to highlight the polymers so far investigated, and the relevant theoretical mechanisms, offering guidance to the organic chemist in designing chemical units that can be assembled into tailored materials and eventually functional systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

The book is written by well-recognized experts in the field, and it is also thoroughly edited. … Chapters from the first edition have been updated, and many new chapters have been added. … the references are timely. Overall, the book is a success. It is very timely and useful, and the price is affordable. There is a broad community of potentially interested readers. There are researchers and, of course, graduate students working in self-assembly and nanotechnology, materials chemistry, hydrogen bonding, molecular recognition, and supramolecular chemistry in general. Not only science and engineering libraries, but also many individuals may benefit by having a copy of this excellent book on their bookshelf.”
— Dmitry M. Rudkevich, University of Texas at Arlington, in J. AM. CHEM. Soc., Vol. 128, 7110-7112, 2006
“…761 fascinating pages…richly illustrated…this book is a must for people who are interested in this discipline or for those who are keen to keep up with new cutting edge technologies.”
—Hans Misiak, Chemistry & Industry, October 2006
“This book provides an outstanding and comprehensive review of supramolecular polymers. …The contents of the chapters have been extensively updated from what was in the first edition of this book published five years ago. The organization of the chapters is very well done…The editors have done an excellent job in presenting the book in a thoroughly revised and updated form. In general, the book provides tutorial information and should be useful to the non-specialists…who want some basic information about the designated topic area. …A nice collection of reviews covering various aspects of supramolecular polymers…Recommended as a valuable resource.”
Polymer News, Abhijit Sarkar, Midland Molecular Institute, Midland, MI, USA

From the Publisher