Smart Polymers for Sensing Technologies
Seemesh Bhaskar · Noriyoshi Matsumi · Miran Mozetič · Maya Jacob John · Sabu Thomas
Feb 2027 · Springer Nature
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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of smart polymers and their role in sensing technologies, bridging the gap between advanced materials science, chemical physics principles, and practical applications. It offers an in-depth look at how these materials can be engineered to respond to environmental stimuli such as temperature, pH, and electrical fields, and explores the unique properties of polymers that can be programmed to undergo significant physical or chemical changes in response to specific triggers. This book begins with an overview of smart polymer chemistry, detailing the mechanisms by which these materials sense and respond to various stimuli. Subsequent chapters explore the synthesis and design of smart polymers, emphasizing innovations in optical, thermal, pH-sensitive, and related materials. A focal point of the text is the application of smart polymers in developing front-line sensing devices for applications such as medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and wearable technologies. This book addresses the integration of biological components with smart polymers, enhancing their sensitivity and specificity for biomedical applications. Challenges related to the durability, stability, and integration of smart polymers with other technological platforms such as MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) are critically analyzed, offering readers insight into overcoming practical and technical obstacles. The future of smart polymers is discussed in depth, highlighting ongoing research, emerging technologies, and real-world case studies across various industries. This book is an essential resource for scientists, engineers, technologists, and graduate students involved in the research and development of smart materials and sensing technologies.
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of smart polymers and their role in sensing technologies, bridging the gap between advanced materials science, chemical physics principles, and practical applications. It offers an in-depth look at how these materials can be engineered to respond to ...
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