Polyelectrolytes and Polyzwitterions: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (ACS Symposium Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0841239584 ISBN 13: 9780841239586

Publisher: American Chemical Society, 2006

Synopsis

This book aims to highlight modern methods relating to the synthesis and aqueous solution behavior of ion-containing (co)polymers including both polyelectrolytes and polyzwitterions. From a synthetic standpoint, emphasis is placed on methods for preparing these materials in a controlled fashion, i.e. with pre-determined molecular weights, compositions, and narrow molecular weight distributions. Techniques including atom transfer radical polymerization, reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization and ring-opening metathesis polymerization are discussed. Additionally, we highlight the preparation of high molecular weight amphiphilic polyelectrolytes. The aqueous solution properties of both polyelectrolytes and polyzwitterions are likewise discussed. Emphasis is placed on those features unique to particular polymer classes such as the anti-polyelectrolyte effect exhibited by polymeric betaines. Finally certain applications for these ion-containing polymers are highlighted.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew B. Lowe is an Assistant Professor for Chemistry. Charles L. McCormick is a Professor of Polymer Chemistry. Both are at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0841239584
• ISBN 13: 9780841239586
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Lowe Andrew B., McCormick Charles L.