Murugappan Muthukumar (Amherst University of Massachusetts)

Physics of Charged Macromolecules

Synthetic and Biological Systems

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 1066g
• ISBN-13: 9780521864879
• ISBN-10: 0521864879
• Artikelnr.: 65690177

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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.