Progress in Polymer Research for Biomedical, Energy and Specialty Applications

With the rapid advancements in polymer research, polymers are ¿nding newer applications such as scaffolds for tissue engineering, wound healing, ¿exible displays, and energy devices. In the same spirit, this book covers the key features of recent advancements in polymeric materials and their specialty applications. Divided into two sections - Polymeric Biomaterials and Polymers from Sustainable Resources, and Polymers for Energy and Specialty Applications - this book covers biopolymers, polymer-based biomaterials, polymer-based nanohybrids, polymer nanocomposites, polymer-supported regenerative medicines, and advanced polymer device fabrication techniques.
FEATURES
Provides a comprehensive review of all different polymers for applications in tissue engineering, biomedical implants, energy storage or conversion, and so forth
Discusses advanced strategies in development of scaffolds for tissue engineering
Elaborates various advanced fabrication techniques for polymeric devices
Explores the nuances in polymer-based batteries and energy harvesting
Reviews advanced polymeric membranes for fuel cells and polymers for printed electronics applications
Throws light on some new polymers and polymer nanocomposites for optoelectronics, next generation tires, smart sensors and stealth technology applications
This book is aimed at academic researchers, industry personnel, and graduate students in the interdisciplinary ¿elds of polymer and materials technology, composite engineering, biomedical engineering, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, and advanced polymer manufacturing.