Hydrogel micro and nanoparticles [[electronic resource] /] / edited by L. Andrew Lyon and Michael Joseph Serpe

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910137598103321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Weinheim, : Wiley-VCH, c2012
• ISBN: 1-283-64416-9; 3-527-64645-0; 3-527-64644-2; 3-527-64642-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (432 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): LyonL. Andrew; SerpeMichael Joseph
• Disciplina: 620.5; 660.294513
• Soggetti: Nanogels; Nanostructured materials
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Hydrogel Micro and Nanoparticles; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; 1 Thermally Sensitive Microgels: From Basic Science to Applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Theoretical Background; 1.2.1 Thermodynamics of Volume Phase Transition; 1.2.2 Internal Motion; 1.2.3 Dynamics of Microgel; 1.2.4 Kinetics Calculation of Reversible Aggregation; 1.3 Basic Physics of Microgels; 1.3.1 Volume Phase Transition; 1.3.2 Internal Motion; 1.3.2.1 Internal Motions in Good Solvent; 1.3.2.2 Internal Motions in Θ and Poor Solvents; 1.3.3 Dynamics of Cation-Induced Aggregation of Thermally Sensitive Microgels 1.3.3.1 Salt-Induced Complexation; 1.3.3.2 Complexation Between Microgels and Protein; 1.3.3.3 Aggregation of Spherical Microgels; 1.3.4 Non-Ergodic and Ergodic Phenomena of Physical Crosslinked Gel; 1.4 Applications; 1.5 Conclusions; References; 2 Thermosensitive Core-Shell Microgels: Basic Concepts and Applications; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Volume Transition in Single Particles; 2.3 Concentrated Suspensions: 3D Crystallization; 2.4 Particles on Surfaces: 2D Crystallization; 2.5 Concentrated Suspensions: ; Rheology; 2.6 Core-Shell Particles as Carriers for Catalysts 2.6.1 Metal Nanoparticles; 2.6.2 Enzymes; 2.7 Conclusion; References; 3 Core-Shell Particles with a Temperature-Sensitive Shell; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Preparation of Core-Shell Particles with a Temperature- Sensitive Shell; 3.2.1 Spontaneous Formation of the Core-Shell Structure via Emulsion Polymerization and Soap-Free Emulsion Polymerization; 3.2.2 Formation of a Temperature-Sensitive Shell by Seeded Polymerization; 3.3 Preparation of Hairy Particles with Temperature-Sensitive Hair; 3.3.1 Hairy Particle Formation from Block Copolymer Micelles 3.3.2 Hairy Particle Formation Through In Situ Formation of Surface Active Material; 3.3.3 Hairy Particle Formation Through Hair Growth on Core Particles; 3.3.3.1 Hairy Particle Formation Through Hair Growth on Rigid Core Particles; 3.3.3.2 Hairy Particle Formation Through Hair Growth on Microgels; 3.3.3.3 Graft Polymerization of NIPAM from a CMC Microgel Using the Ceric Ion Redox System; 3.3.4 Hairy Particle Formation Through the Attachment of Hydrophilic Polymer Chains to the Surface of Core Particles (Grafting-to Method); 3.4 Properties, Functions and Applications of Core-Shell Particles with a Temperature-Sensitive Shell 3.4.1 Volume Phase Transition of the Temperature-Sensitive Shell and Accompanying Changes in Physical Properties of the Particles; 3.4.2 Two-Dimensional Assembly of Hairy Particles and Optical Properties; 3.4.3 Other 2D Assembly - Temperature-Sensitive Pickering Emulsion by PNIPAM Hairy Particles; 3.4.4 Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) Particles Tuned by Temperature; 3.5 Conclusions; References; 4 pH-Responsive Nanogels: Synthesis and Physical Properties; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Preparation Techniques for pH-Responsive Nanogels
• Sommario/riassunto: The book provides experienced as well as young researchers with a topical view of the vibrant field of soft nanotechnology. In addition to elucidating the underlying concepts and principles that drive continued innovation, major parts of each chapter are devoted to detailed discussions of potential and already realized applications of micro- and nanogel- based materials. Examples of the diverse areas impacted by these materials are biocompatible coatings for implants, films for controlled drug release, self-healing soft materials and responsive hydrogels that react to varying pH conditions,

A Comparative Analysis of Policing Consumer Contracts in China and the EU / / by Jiangqiu Ge

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910350249203321
• Autore: Ge Jiangqiu
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019
• ISBN: 981-13-2989-3
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2019.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XII, 325 p. 1 illus.)
• Disciplina: 340.9; 340.2
• Soggetti: Conflict of laws; Contracts; Law—Europe; European Economic Community literature; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Common Contract Law; European Law; European Integration
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Sources of Consumer Contract Law -- The Concept of Consumer Contract -- Unfair Terms -- Withdrawal Rights -- Conclusions -- Relevant Documents -- Bibliography.
• Sommario/riassunto: This study seeks to fill a gap in the existing literature by describing the formulation, interpretation and enforcement of the rules on consumer contracts in China and the EU, and by mapping key similarities and differences. The study addresses selected issues regarding consumer contracts: sources of law in the two jurisdictions are first discussed to set the scene. Afterwards, one preliminary issue - how to define the concept of a consumer contract - and two substantive topics - unfair terms and withdrawal rights - are dealt with. Apart from the descriptive analysis, the book also provides possible explanations for these comparative findings, and argues that the differences in consumer ; contract rules can be primarily attributed to a disparity of markets. The book offers a valuable resource, particularly for researchers and practitioners in the fields of private law and comparative law.