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This new volume explores the foundation of macromolecular science along with the field’s current challenges and solutions to challenges. The book discusses many new applications that have emerged recently based on different polymers and their composites, inlcuding some on the application of polymer composite in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, sensing, and wound healing. This book discusses innovations in the synthesis and characterization of many different classes of polymers and provides in-depth explanations of the behavior of polymers in solutions and in bulk. It considers the synthesis, characterization properties, and applications of many polymer composites and nanomaterials. The diverse topics cover zein-based composites, nanocellulose extracted as a potential filler for polymers, polymers to strengthen concrete, polymer/metal nanocomposite magnetic materials, synthetic polymers in aquatic environments, pharmaceutical 3D-printing, alginate-based wound healing dressings, and more.This volume will help researchers to understand the significance of macromolecular science and research advances for sustainable development for the benefit of humanity. It emphasizes the many roles of macromolecular science in the important fields of science, such as chemistry, physics, engineering, biology, pharmaceutical science, and more.
Introduction – Foundation and Growth of Macromolecular Science: Advances in Research for Sustainable Development
Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan–Starch and Glutaric Acid Films
Bio-Based Polymer Science: From Past to Future in a Biodegradability and Eco-Friendly Context
Zein-Based Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, and Applications
Nanocellulose Extracted from Nutshells as a Potential Filler for Polymers: A Green Approach
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer/Metal Nanocomposite Magnetic Materials
Polymeric Materials to Improve Durability and Sustainability of Cement Concrete: A Brief Overview
Protein–Polyelectrolyte Complexes: Structure and Properties
Introduction to DNA Nanomechanics: Theory and Simulations
The Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis of Locust Gum/Peg-Silver Nanoparticles and Its Mathematical Modeling of Rheological Parameters
Macromolecular-Enzyme-Triggered Electrochemical Biosensing
Supramolecular Gel-Based Materials for Sensing Environmentally Sensitive Molecules
Dielectric and AC Conductivity Studies of Ag: CdZnTe–PVA Films
Electric Circuit Modeling of Impedance Spectroscopic Characteristics of GFRP Nanocomposites with Hybrid Carbon Nanofillers
The Role of Synthetic Polymers in the Aquatic Environment and its Implications in Danio Rerio as a Model Organism
Alginate-Based Wound-Healing Dressings
Pharmaceutical 3D-Printing: Insights into the Polymeric Armamentarium and Saga of Product Fabrication