Dynamics and Transport in Macromolecular Networks: Theory, Modelling, and Experiments

Dynamics and Transport in Macromolecular Networks is a comprehensive book that provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of transport processes in macromolecular networks. It discusses the structural organization of networks, reviews research advances, and highlights state-of-the-art computational tools and techniques for simulation and theory. The book covers topics such as modeling, viscoelasticity, controlled degradation, dynamic bonds, and direct observation of polymer reptation and junction fluctuations. It is a valuable resource for chemists, physicists, and other scientists and engineers working in macromolecular network systems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Comprehensive knowledge on concepts and experimental advancement, as well as state-of-the-art computational tools and techniques for simulation and theory, is provided in this comprehensive text on Dynamics and Transport in Macromolecular Networks. It offers a unique introduction to the emerging, highly interdisciplinary field of transport processes that exhibit various dynamic patterns and even anomalous behaviors of dynamics. The detailed text begins with discussions on the structural organization of various macromolecular networks, then moves on to review and consolidate the latest research advances and state-of-the-art tools and techniques for the experimental and theoretical studies of the transport in macromolecular networks. In so doing, the text extracts and emphasizes common principles and research advancement from many different disciplines while providing up-to-date coverage of this new field of research. Written by highly experienced and internationally renowned specialists in various disciplines, such as polymer, soft matter, chemistry, biophysics, and more, Dynamics and Transport in Macromolecular Networks covers sample topics such as modeling (visco)elasticity macromolecular and biomacromolecular networks, covering statistical and elastic models and permanent biomacromolecular networks. Focus on controlled degradation in modeling reactive hydrogels, covering mesoscale modeling of reactive polymer networks and modeling crosslinking due to hydrosilylation reaction. Dynamic bonds in associative polymers, covering the dynamics of polymer chains with associative interactions, such as hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. Transport phenomena in macromolecular networks, covering molecular dynamics simulations of transport processes in macromolecular networks, including diffusion, reaction, and energy transfer. Applications of macromolecular networks in various fields, such as drug delivery, biomaterials, and energy storage. The text concludes with an outlook on future research directions and potential applications of macromolecular networks in various industries.

The detailed text begins with discussions on the structural organization of various macromolecular networks, then moves on to review and consolidate the latest research advances and state-of-the-art tools and techniques for the experimental and theoretical studies of the transport in macromolecular networks. In so doing, the text extracts and emphasizes common principles and research advancement from many different disciplines while providing up-to-date coverage of this new field of research.

Written by highly experienced and internationally renowned specialists in various disciplines, such as polymer, soft matter, chemistry, biophysics, and more, Dynamics and Transport in Macromolecular Networks covers sample topics such as:

Modeling (visco)elasticity macromolecular and biomacromolecular networks, covering statistical and elastic models and permanent biomacromolecular networks

Focus on controlled degradation in modeling reactive hydrogels, covering mesoscale modeling of reactive polymer networks and modeling crosslinking due to hydrosilylation reaction

Dynamic bonds in associative polymers, covering the dynamics of polymer chains with associative interactions, such as hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions.

Transport phenomena in macromolecular networks, covering molecular dynamics simulations of transport processes in macromolecular networks, including diffusion, reaction, and energy transfer.

Applications of macromolecular networks in various fields, such as drug delivery, biomaterials, and energy storage.

The text concludes with an outlook on future research directions and potential applications of macromolecular networks in various industries.

Weight: 737g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527350988