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Polyelectrolytes

Thermodynamics and Rheology

  • Offers a very valuable reference source
  • Provides the reader with current developments of theoretical models describing properties as well as experimental findings
  • Emphasizes the rheological description of polyelectrolyte solutions and hydrogels
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Engineering Materials (ENG.MAT.)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Structure and Thermodynamics of Polyelectrolyte Complexes

    • Johannes Frueh, Meiyu Gai, Simon Halstead, Qiang He
    Pages 19-86
  3. Polyelectrolytes: Science and Application

    • Emel Akyol, Semra Kirboga, Mualla Öner
    Pages 87-112
  4. Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels: Thermodynamics

    • Xue-Song Jiang, Mohit Philip Mathew, Jian Du
    Pages 183-214
  5. Thermodynamic and Rheological Properties of Polyelectrolyte Systems

    • Ruben H. Manzo, Alvaro F. Jimenez-Kairuz, María E. Olivera, Fabiana Alovero, María V. Ramirez-Rigo
    Pages 215-244
  6. Polyelectrolyte Complexes

    • Rita S. Dias, Bjørn Torger Stokke
    Pages 275-298
  7. Stratified Interpolyelectrolyte Complexes: Fabrication, Structure and Properties

    • Eduardo Guzmán, Marta Ruano, Francisco Ortega, Ramón G. Rubio
    Pages 299-347
  8. Monte Carlo Studies in Polyelectrolyte Solutions: Structure and Thermodynamics

    • Claudio F. Narambuena, Ezequiel P. M. Leiva
    Pages 349-379

About this book

This book offers a valuable reference source to graduate and post graduate students, engineering students, research scholars polymer engineers from industry. The book provides the reader with current developments of theoretical models describing the thermodynamics polyelectrolytes as well as experimental findings. A particular emphasis is put on the rheological description of polyelectrolyte solutions and hydrogels.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

    Visakh P. M.

  • Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Gülbahçe, Urla, Izmir, Turkey

    Oguz Bayraktar

  • Biotechnological Process Laboratory, Faculty of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National University of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina

    Guillermo Alfredo Picó

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Buy it now

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eBook USD 129.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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