Supramolecular Polymers

Supramolecular Polymers, Second Edition focuses on a detailed analysis of the formation and properties of linear, planar, and three-dimensional polymer assemblies stabilized by supramolecular interactions, including examples of covalently bonded polymers exhibiting novel supra-molecular effects. This book presents current practices for synthesizing functional supramolecular polymers, points to compelling research in this new area of material science, and makes the necessary correlations between conventional polymers and functional biological assemblies. More than 500 drawings, photographs, micrographs, equations, and tables enhance and reinforce essential concepts presented in the book.

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.