Sensory Polymers
From their Design to Practical Applications
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: José Miguel García, Saúl Vallejos, Miriam Trigo-López
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 3 9 4 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 4 0 7 - 4
Sensory Polymers: From their Design to Practical Applications discusses recent developments in the field of sensory polymers and showcases the potential applications of these mat… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSensory Polymers: From their Design to Practical Applications discusses recent developments in the field of sensory polymers and showcases the potential applications of these materials in food control and security, civil security, the biomedical field, environmental control and remediation, industrial control of chemicals, and more.
Written by worldwide experts in the field, chapters provide in-depth knowledge on several different polymer sensors and their response to different stimuli, which makes this book a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, materials science, and chemistry, as well as those interested on sensing applications and chemical sensory systems, including industry R&D.
- Discusses the foundation of sensory polymers, from material design to development and production
- Explores state-of-the-art applications in environmental control, biomedicine, sensing, the chemical industry, and food science
- Provides perspectives and future applications of polymer chemosensors
Academic and industrial researchers in the fields of polymers, materials science or chemistry, Advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested on materials science for sensing applications, polymer science, supramolecular chemistry, and chemical sensory systems.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Foundation of sensory polymers
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Molecular recognition
- 1.3 Classification of sensory polymers
- 1.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section 1: Sensory polymers for advanced applications
- Chapter 2. Sensors based on conjugated polymers
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Transducers based on conjugated polymers
- 2.3 Conjugated polymer-based sensors by product
- 2.4 Conclusions and perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs)
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Molecularly imprinted polymer-based sensors
- 3.3 Conclusion and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 4. Colorimetric sensors
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Colorimetric polymer sensors
- 4.3 Structural polymer-based colorimetric sensors
- 4.4 Smart polymer-based colorimetric sensors
- 4.5 New trends in colorimetric polymer sensors
- 4.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Fluorogenic sensors
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Principles of fluorescence-based chemical sensing
- 5.3 Polymer versus small molecules in fluorescence sensing
- 5.4 Modes of fluorescence modulation in polymeric materials
- 5.5 Fluorogenic sensors based on linear polymers
- 5.6 Fluorogenic Sensors Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
- 5.7 Dendrimers
- 5.8 Coordination polymers
- 5.9 Conclusions and Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6. Electrochemical sensors
- Abstract
- 6.1 What is a sensor?
- 6.2 Electrochemical sensors
- 6.3 Polymers in electrochemical sensor
- 6.4 Applications of sensory polymers in electrochemical sensor
- 6.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 7. Biosensors
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 What is a biosensor?
- 7.3 Characteristics of biosensors
- 7.4 The importance of understanding biosensor technology and its evolution
- 7.5 Classification of biosensors
- 7.6 Understanding the use and applications of biosensors
- 7.7 Polymers in biosensors; what about their role?
- 7.8 Future challenges of biosensor technology and conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 8. Hybrid polymer-based sensors
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Discussion
- 8.3 Conclusions and perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 9. Polymer composite sensors
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Polymer composite sensor
- 9.3 Conclusions, challenges, and future prospects
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 10. Sensors based on polymer nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Classification and properties of polymer nanomaterials
- 10.3 Characterization of polymer nanomaterials
- 10.4 Synthetic strategy for the preparation of polymer nanomaterials
- 10.5 Sensors applications of polymer nanomaterials
- 10.6 Conclusion and future aspects
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 11. Polymeric smart structures
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Polymeric smart structures
- 11.3 Optical sensors
- 11.4 Embedded sensors
- 11.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 12. Sensor arrays
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Conducting polymers
- 12.3 Statistical analysis and modeling
- 12.4 Sensor array systems
- 12.5 Conducting polymer array system applications
- 12.6 Conclusion
- References
- Section 2: Lab-on-a-chip and sensory devices
- Chapter 13. Polymers in sensory and lab-on-a-chip devices
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Basic principles of microfluidic technology
- 13.3 Selection of a polymer to fabricate a microfluidic chip
- 13.4 The role of polymers in microfluidics
- 13.5 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 14. Gas sensors
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Sensory mechanism
- 14.3 Design and application of polymeric gas sensing materials
- 14.4 Device construction methods for polymer gas sensors
- 14.5 Strategies to improve gas sensing performance
- 14.6 Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 15. Humidity sensors
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Polymer-based composites for humidity sensing
- 15.3 Polymer-based humidity sensors and user cases
- 15.4 Conclusions and future remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16. pH sensors
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Discussion
- 16.3 Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 17. Temperature sensors
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Brillouin-based techniques
- 17.3 Fiber-Bragg-grating-based techniques
- 17.4 Multimode interference-based techniques
- 17.5 Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 18. Detection of nitroaromatic and nitramine explosives
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction to nitroaromatic and nitramine explosives
- 18.2 Brief overview of the detection of secondary explosives involving polymers
- 18.3 Altering the luminescence of conjugated polymers
- 18.4 Polymers for electrochemical detection
- 18.5 Polymers for colorimetric detection
- 18.6 Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 19. Sensing of metal ions and anions with fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Design and synthesis of fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles
- 19.3 Synthetic approaches
- 19.4 Characterization techniques
- 19.5 Cations and anions sensing with fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles
- 19.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 20. Protein sensors
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Protein-based polymer sensor
- 20.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 21. Detection of neutral species: unveiling new targets of interest
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Persistent organic pollutants
- 21.3 Pharmaceutical and personal care products
- 21.4 Biotoxins
- 21.5 Agricultural chemicals
- 21.6 Micro and nano plastics
- 21.7 Summary and conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section 3: Research trends and challenges in polymer sensors
- Chapter 22. Trends and challenges in polymer sensors
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Challenges and trends related to polymer-based sensory materials
- 22.3 Market and industry outlook
- 22.4 Future prospects and research directions
- 22.5 Conclusions
- AI disclosure
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 1, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 876
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443133947
- eBook ISBN: 9780443134074
JG
José Miguel García
Dr. José Miguel García Pérez is founder and leader of the Polymer Group at the University of Burgos (UBU), aimed at the design, development and study of new polymeric materials with high added value for their application in advanced technologies.
He is Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer at the UBU, Vice-President of the Loop Consortium of the Universities of Castilla y León, and member of the Governing Council of the CENIEH Singular Scientific-Technical Facility (MINECO).
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Chemistry Department, University of Burgos, SpainSV
Saúl Vallejos
Saúl Vallejos obtained his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Burgos. While working on his doctoral thesis, he founded the company "Chameleon Sensors SL". This helped him get to know the industrial and commercial world closely, but mainly directed his research and the group towards real solutions for the real world. He worked at the European Space Agency (ESA, Noordwijk, Holland) and at the Miguel Hernández University (Elche, Spain) which helped him make more and better contributions in the field of polymers.
He is co-director of the Polymer Research Group of the University of Burgos. He is the principal investigator of 3 funded research projects (funded with more than €100k) and has registered 18 patents in the last eight years.
Affiliations and expertise
Posdoctoral Researcher, Chemistry Department, University of Burgos, SpainMT
Miriam Trigo-López
Miriam Trigo López started her Master’s in Education along with her PhD studies in Advanced Chemistry in the Polymer Research Group under the supervision of Professor José Miguel García Pérez and Dr. Félix C. García García in 2010. In 2012, she obtained a Research Personnel Formation Grant by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and another one on mobility by the same organization in 2014, to complete a stay in in the Materials Research Laboratory of the University of Santa Barbara, USA. She finished her PhD in December 2015. Her thesis about functional polymers and their applications as sensors and high-performance materials was awarded with the International Mention, Extraordinary Doctorate Award (2017) at the University of Burgos, the second award in the Best National Thesis about Polymers by the Spanish Royal Societies of Physics and Chemistry (RSEQ and RSEF) (2015), and with the award “Doctor TCUE” in 2015 for thesis with industrial applications.
Recently, she obtained a funding from the Spanish Ministry of Innovation and Science (145.200 €) to lead her own research about the improvement of aromatic polyamides.
Affiliations and expertise
Posdoctoral Researcher, Chemistry Department, University of Burgos, SpainRead Sensory Polymers on ScienceDirect