Publisher's Synopsis
One of the most exciting areas of polymer research is the study of interfacial phenomena and their practical employment, especially with regard to the development of biomaterials used in novel medical applications. Offering the contributions of pioneering researchers from across the world, this cutting-edge volume reviews key research currently being undertaken. The text starts with an overview of thermodynamics, kinetics and other fundamental properties of polymer surfaces and interfaces. It then proceeds to discuss various ways to characterize and manipulate interfacial phenomena. It includes examples of practical applications such as vaccine delivery, tissue engineering, and the development of therapeutic lung surfactants.
