Description
Book SynopsisThere is much recent interest in the field of molecular gels because of their potential use in many different applications, including biomedicine and electronic materials. Functional Molecular Gels details the latest research on molecular gels from the fundamentals of molecular gel formation to their uses in a variety of fields. This book introduces the key concepts of designing molecular gels and their characterisation techniques, followed by chapters discussing different stimuli-responsive systems. Specific chapters are then dedicated to their diverse range of applications, including catalysis, tissue engineering, photonic materials and as templates for nanostructured materials. Written by active researchers in the area, this book gives a taste of the possibilities that molecular gels offer for those both new to and already working in the area.
Table of ContentsThe Design of Molecular Gelators; Techniques for the Characterisation of Molecular Gels; Molecular Gels Responsive to Physical and Chemical Stimuli; Enzyme-Responsive Molecular Gels; Molecular Gels as Containers for Molecular Recognition, Reactivity and Catalysis; Biomedical Applications of Molecular Gels; Optic and Electronic Applications of Molecular Gels; Molecular Gels as Templates for Nanostructured Materials;
