Solvent-Responsive Shape Memory Polymers for Biomedical Applications

This book explains the intricacies of one-way shape memory polymers (SMPs), with a particular emphasis on solvent-responsive SMPs focusing on fundamental pathways and key principles crucial to the development of these materials. The subsequent section homes in on the specific realm of solvent-responsive SMPs, highlighting the potential advantages these polymers offer and critical evaluation of existing shortcomings and research gaps. It further explains how solvent-responsive SMPs aim to address challenges and advancements within the biomedical industry.

Features:

• Delve into the latest developments and research findings on solvent-responsive shape memory polymers.
• Explore practical and real-world applications of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers in the biomedical domain.
• Provide an understanding of these polymers from molecular to macroscopic levels.
• Explore the underlying physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics that govern the mechanism of solvent-driven shape change in these polymers.
• Review innovations in the design of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers and their applications across a variety of industrial fields.
• Examine how solvent-responsive shape memory polymers can be integrated and applied across different scientific disciplines.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in polymer engineering, materials science, and bioengineering.

Dr, Abhijit Bandyopadhyay is currently a full Professor in the Department of Polymer Science & Technology at University of Calcutta, and a Member of the Senate of the University. Additionally, he is also acting as the Technical Director of South Asia Rubber and Polymers Park, West Bengal. Dr. Bandyopadhyay is the former Head of the Department and the member of the Syndicate of this University. He is a National Scholar, has received Young Scientist Award in 2005 from Material Research Society of India, Kolkata Chapter and Career Award for Young Teachers in 2010 from Govt. of India for his contribution in teaching and research in various domains of polymer and rubber science and technology. He has published more than 110 research papers in reputed international journals, authored 5 books, filed two Indian patents and delivered several Plenary, Keynote and Invited lectures in International and National conferences and Faculty Development Programs. He has authored six books so far. He has also done both Government and Industry sponsored research projects and offered Industrial consultancies regarding development of several products. He has supervised 12 research students so far for obtaining their Doctorate degree and 10 more are currently doing their research under his supervision. He is the life member of Society of Polymer Science (SPS) and Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) and Associate Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IICHE). He is also connected to All India Rubber Industries Association, Eastern Region (AIRIA, ER) and Indian Plastics Institute (IPI). His research interests include polymer blends and composites, polymer nanocomposites, hyperbranched polymers and polymer 3D printing.

Dr. Sayan Basak completed his B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology at the University of Calcutta (India) and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Akron, USA, specializing in smart polymers. His research focused on shape memory and functional polymers, aligning with his undergraduate studies. Post his Ph.D., he worked with Biocon India, where he worked with living ionic polymerization. He is currently an ETH domain research fellow at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa, Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt), Switzerland, focusing on catalytic polymerization and chemical reactor engineering. Dr. Basak remains a prominent collaborator of the Bandyopadhyay Lab at the University of Calcutta. He collaborates in the domains of polymer chemistry, polymer physics, and polymer structure property relationships.