Interpenetrating Polymer Networks as Versatile Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Networks and Gels".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 4706
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Interests: drug delivery; LbL nanocoating; surfactants; colloids; NMR
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Dear Colleagues,
Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN) are easily manufactured and therefore have multiple applications. IPNs can also readily incorporate non-polymeric materials such as metal nanoparticles, drugs, sensors, nanoclays, dendrimers, etc. Numerous techniques can be employed to produce IPNs and include, amongst others, LbL nanocoating, spin coating, spray coating, or mixing.
An IPN construct is produced from at least two polymers that are combined through non-covalent intermolecular force interactions. However, the non-covalent combinations of IPNs do not exclude polymer reactivity. If the appropriate stimulus is applied to the IPN, it might form covalent bonds.
The applications of IPNs are virtually unlimited. Recently, solar panel technology has benefitted significantly from IPNs. Hydrogels are also a lucrative field of investigation for drug delivery, stimuli-responsive materials, the production of conductive materials, batteries, tissue engineering ,and biopolymer technology.
This Special Issue explores some of the latest developments in IPN science and its applications.
Dr. Daniel P. Otto
Guest Editor
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