Chemical Composition And Structure of Materials

Editors: Vaz Jr., Sílvio (Ed.)
Covers topics neglected in most book literature such as compositional and structural analyses of biomass and its products
Presents different approaches on the application of analytical chemistry in a bioeconomy, especially in what regards biorefineries
Describes a variety of instrumental techniques, such as chromatography, NMR, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis
Illustrates methods adopting green chemistry principles and promotes biomass usage in substitution of petrochemicals

Modern concepts in polymer chemistry are based on complex molecular architec tures. In this way, some new functions such as self-organisation, adaptability and self-healing can be realised in synthetic materials of different dimensions and complexity. Colloidal polymer networks (nano- or microgels) are unique 3-D polymer structures with tuneable properties and enormous application potential.

Modern concepts in polymer chemistry are based on complex molecular architec tures. In this way, some new functions such as self-organisation, adaptability and self-healing can be realised in synthetic materials of different dimensions and complexity.