Functionalization of Surfaces Using Polymer Brushes: An Overview of Techniques, Strategies, and Approaches

JUAN M. GIUSSI; OMAR AZZARONI; WALDEMAR MARMISOLLE; M LORENA CORTEZ

Polymer and Biopolymer Brushes: for Materials Science and Biotechnology

Wiley

Año: 2017; p. 1 - 28

This book covers the most relevant topics in basic research and those having potential technological applications for the field of biopolymer brushes. This area has experienced remarkable increase in development of practical applications in nanotechnology and biotechnology over the past decade. In view of the rapidly growing activity and interest in the field, this book covers the introductory features of polymer brushes and presents a unifying and stimulating overview of the theoretical aspects and emerging applications. It immerses readers in the historical perspective and the frontiers of research where our knowledge is increasing steadily?providing them with a feeling of the enormous potential, the multiple applications, and the many up-and-coming trends behind the development of macromolecular interfaces based on the use of polymer brushes.