Advanced Chemical Products and Materials – serie

Provides comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge on the fluorescence technology in biomedical applications.

Enables readers to develop more efficient polymer microspheres and capsules Polymer Microspheres and Microcapsules provides comprehensive insights on microspheres, their production, and a broad range of applications in areas like biopharmaceutical and biomedical engineering, consumer home and personal care products, heat storage, sensors, drug delivery, and electron information. The book not only includes the advancement in biotechnology applications, but also includes preparation methods, principles, and technologies from monomer and preformed polymer systems. Examples of key concepts are included throughout along with the latest state-of-the-art research in the field. Polymer Microspheres and Microcapsules includes information on: Important characteristics of microspheres, such as size (diameter) and size distribution and how to measure these two characteristics through laser particles and static/dynamic light scatteringExisting challenges in the field, including preparation and manufacturing with smaller particle sizes (tens of nanometers) and lack of biodegradable materials approved for injectionHollow microcapsules as a micro-reservoir for energy storage, where the energy storage material is encapsulated in a microcapsulePreparation of polymer microspheres and microcapsules from preformed polymers, covering morphology control, the emulsification-solidification method, and the single and complex coacervation methodsPolymer Microspheres and Microcapsules serves as an excellent resource for undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pharmaceutics and medicines, polymer materials, electronic information, and other related majors. The book is also valuable as a reference for researchers and technicians in related fields.

Provides an authoritative resource on paper-based functional materials for advanced research, engineering innovation, and industrial application The rapid advancement of paper-based functional materials marks a transformative moment in modern materials science. Once primarily associated with writing, printing, and packaging, paper has evolved into a versatile, multifunctional platform that integrates advances from chemistry, biology, engineering, and nanotechnology. With properties such as high mechanical strength, superior conductivity, flame resistance, and biocompatibility, paper-based functional materials are gaining recognition for their applications in flexible electronics, food preservation, biomedical devices, sensors, and energy storage systems. Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications provides an in-depth and systematic examination of the foundations, preparation methods, and application prospects of this emerging class of materials. Designed to progress from basic principles to applied technologies, the book covers high-performance starch-based papers, nanocellulose composites, hydrophobic and oleophobic papers, thermal insulating and flame-retardant structures, as well as advanced functional papers for detection and separation. Combining traditional papermaking expertise with cutting-edge functionalization strategies, contributors with direct experience in applied papermaking research and technology highlight the role of cellulose-based materials in meeting global sustainability goals and in substituting petroleum-based plastics. Uniting theory, methodology, and practice in a single, comprehensive volume, Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications: Explores cross-disciplinary advances integrating chemistry, biology, and engineering in paper-based functional materialsDetails synthesis and characterization methods for high-performance starch, nanocellulose, and fiber-based papersHighlights applications in flexible electronics, energy storage, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineeringExamines specialized functions such as hydrophilicity, oleophobicity, conductivity, flame retardancy, and filtrationOutlines prospects for replacing plastics with cellulose-based solutions aligned with sustainability initiativesFeatures extensive case studies from commercial engineering and industrial practicePaper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications is an essential reference for graduate-level courses in materials science, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, and sustainable design, and can be adopted as a recommended text in advanced engineering curricula. It is equally valuable for researchers, R&D engineers, and industry professionals working in papermaking, biobased materials, and functional product development.