Emerging themes in polymer science

Many books offer coverage of the current work of top researchers, but rarely is any attempt made to look beyond the present day. This volume is a unique book which not only documents the latest research but also provides an insight into the likely future of polymer science. At the heart of the debate, and a key feature of the book, is the relationship between polymer science and biology. Also discussed are polymer semi-conductors and devices , polymer colloids , biomaterials , tissue engineering and polymers , neutron and synchrotron research , theory and rheology. Anyone involved in polymer research, including those in the fields of electronics and nanotechnology, will welcome this book.

The future of industry. Polymer characterisation and colloids. Biomaterials and tissue engineering. Surfaces and their modification. Biopolymers. Rheology and processing. Theory and modelling. Measuring structure and dynamics. Molecular machines.