xlix, 436 p., [4] p. of plates , ill. (some col.) , 25 cm.
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Electronic
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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A brief introduction to supramolecular chemistry in a polymer context -- Molecular recognition using amphiphilic macromolecules -- Supramolecular control of mechanical properties in single molecules, interfaces, and macroscopic materials -- Hydrogen bond functionalized block copolymers and telechelic oligomers -- Noncovalent side chain modification -- Polymer-mediated assembly of nanoparticles using engineered interactions -- Metallosupramolecular polymers, networks, and gels -- Polymeric capsules: catalysis and drug delivery -- Sequence-specific hydrogen bonded units for directed association, assembly, and ligation -- Bioinspired supramolecular design in polymers for advanced mechanical properties -- Structure and self-assembly of amphiphilic dendrimers in water -- Colorimetric sensing and biosensing using functionalized conjugated polymers -- Glycodendrimers and other macromolecules bearing multiple carbohydrates -- Supramolecular polymerization of peptides and peptide derivatives: nanofibrous materials -- Molecular imprinting for sensor applications.