Responsive Polymer Surfaces

Adopting an integrated approach, this book covers experiments, theory, and emerging applications.<br> In the first part surfaces are described that change from flat to either a random corrugated or to a well-structured structure, while the second part deals with those surface structures integrated in the coating surface where the structures change their shape or dimension when addressed by an external trigger. A variety of materials are addressed, including liquid crystal polymers, hydrogels, hard acrylates, and soft silicones. The whole is rounded off by a discussion of various applications, including surface controlled flows in microfluidic systems.<br> Of interest to chemists and engineers, researchers in industry and academia, as well as those working in the paint industry and hydrodynamics.