Physics of Charged Macromolecules - Synthetic and Biological Systems

"A concise introduction to the physics of charged macromolecules, from the basics of electrostatics to cutting-edge modern research developments. Providing a clear and intuitive view of concepts and theory, this accessible book also discusses results from real-world experiments and simulations. A perfect guide for students entering the field"--

List of contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction to charged macromolecules; 2. Models of uncharged macromolecules; 3. Water, oil, and salt; 4. Charged interfaces and geometrical objects; 5. Dilute solutions of charged macromolecules; 6. Structure and thermodynamics in homogeneous polyelectrolyte solutions; 7. Dynamics; 8. Self-assembly and phase behaviors; 9. Adsorption, complexation, and coacervation; 10. Gels; 11. Epilogue; Appendices.

About the author

Murugappan Muthukumar is the Wilmer D. Barrett Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, is recipient of the Dillon Medal and the Polymer Physics Prize of the American Physical Society, as well as the ACS Polymer Chemistry Award.

Summary

A concise introduction to the physics of charged macromolecules, from the basics of electrostatics to cutting-edge modern research developments. Providing a clear and intuitive view of concepts and theory, this accessible book also discusses results from real-world experiments and simulations. A perfect guide for students entering the field.

Product details

• Authors: Murugappan Muthukumar, Murugappan (University of Massachusett Muthukumar, Murugappan (University of Massachusetts Muthukumar
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2022
• EAN: 9780521864879
• ISBN: 978-0-521-86487-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Biophysics, Biomedical engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Plastics & polymers technology