This new book offers practical insights into the latest developments in responsive polymers, i.e., polymers engineered to alter structure and properties in resp

Adopting an integrated approach, this book covers experiments, theory, and emerging applications. In the first part surfaces are described that change from flat

Adopting a broad approach, this volume provides the scientific community with a much-needed overview of developments and scientific findings in stimuli-responsi

Surface modification of biomaterials can ultimately determine whether a material is accepted or rejected from the human body, and a responsive surface can furth

Covers the scientific principles, developments and recent technological advances of stimuli responsive materials for those new to and active in the field.