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Polymer Networks in Research and Application
Author(s) -
Burchard Walther
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.200751001
Subject(s) - scaffold , nanotechnology , computer science , ionic bonding , materials science , polymer , shell (structure) , ion , chemistry , composite material , organic chemistry , database
Summary: The present review presents an attempt to trace common aspects in the research on networks of very different origin, directed to industrial or biochemical applications. One major feature is the preparation of thermal, pH or ionic sensitive core/ shell structures. These elements proved to be significant in the field of reinforcement of rubbery materials as well as for suitable design of scaffolds for tissue engineering. Striking properties are reveal with examples of thermo‐ and magneto‐sensitive core/shell microgels. Two other instances of oscillating systems are discussed. One was directed to the development of nano‐scaled motors, the other to broadcasting biochemical relevant signals via oscillating Ca ++ and H + ions in vesicle/cytosol systems. Finally problems and progress in scaffold preparation are discussed.