Soft Particles

1st Edition, Volume 62 - November 15, 2023
Editors: Emanuele Mauri, Zhenyu Jason Zhang
Language: English
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Soft Particles, Volume 62 in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, highlights advances in the field, with this new volume covering an Introduction to soft particles: state-of-the-art and perspectives, Synthesis of microgels and nanogels via covalent cross-linking strategies, Design and modelling of sub-micron particles via innovative precipitation and self-assembly, Smart functionalization of polymers and particles: an overview of the chemical strategies, Nanomechanical properties of soft particles, Dynamics and rheology of soft particles, Degradable aqueous polymer dispersions, Food-biopolymers for nanogel fabrication, Nanoparticles, nanofibrils and tissues in cosmetic dermatology, Advanced approaches in cancer therapy via administration of polymer-based particles, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Series Page
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Chapter One Introduction to soft particles: Fundamentals and perspectives
Abstract
1 General concepts
2 Classification
3 Properties of soft particles
4 Applications: an overview
5 Conclusion
References
Chapter Two Synthesis and applications of nanogels via covalent cross-linking strategies
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Nanogels manufacturing
3 Drug release applications of covalent cross-linked nanogels
References
Chapter Three Design and modeling of sub-micron particles via precipitation
Abstract
1 Overview
2 Fundamentals of nanoprecipitation
3 Nanoprecipitation in practice—Mixing approaches
4 Key factors controlling formation of NPs
5 Classification of polymeric NPs via nanoprecipitation
6 Modelling nanoprecipitation
7 Summary
References
Chapter Four Degradable aqueous polymer dispersions
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 In-situ formation of degradable polymer particles in aqueous medium
3 Formation of degradable aqueous polymer dispersion after polymer synthesis
4 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter Five Nanomechanical properties of soft particles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Nanomechanical measurements for soft particles
3 Parameters that affect the nanomechanics of soft particles
4 Applications that require controlled nanomechanical properties
5 Summary
References
Chapter Six Dynamics and rheology of soft particles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Symbols, dimensionless groups, and constitutive equations
3 Dynamics
4 Rheology
References
Chapter Seven Polysaccharide-based nanotechnology approaches to deliver bioactive compounds for food applications
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds is promising to improve their absorption, stability, and functionality
3 Polysaccharides-based nanoparticles as bioactive compounds delivery systems
4 Polysaccharide-protein nanocomplexes for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds
5 Different functionality of polysaccharide-derived nanogels
6 Pectin as wall materials for the nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds
7 Nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds within nanocarriers produced by cellulose and its derivatives
8 Chitosan-based nanoencapsulation strategy to improve the molecular stability of bioactive compounds
9 Other polysaccharides form nanostructures
10 Polysaccharide-based nanosystems: Mechanisms for controlled delivery and release of bioactive compounds
11 Formation of polysaccharide-based nanoparticles
12 Nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds: Challenges and future perspectives
13 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter Eight Nanoparticles, nanofibrils, and tissues as novel carriers in cosmetic dermatology
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Skin structure and penetration
3 Novel non-woven tissues
4 Biopolymers
5 Conclusive remarks and future perspectives
References
Chapter Nine Advanced approaches in cancer therapy via administration of polymer-based particles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Polymersomes
3 Micelles
4 Gels
5 Characterization techniques for polymer-based particles
6 Pharmacokinetics
7 Challenges for improved polymer-based particles
8 Conclusions
References
Chapter Ten Hybrid micro- and nanoparticles for drug delivery
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The development/advantages of the hybrid micro-nano (HMN) for drug delivery
3 The development/advantages of responsive HMN delivery systems
4 Conclusions and future prospects
References
Index

Emanuele Mauri

Emanuele Mauri is Assistant Professor in the framework of Applied Physical Chemistry at Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta" at Politecnico di Milano. He received his Master Degree in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. In January 2018, he received his Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano with honors discussing an experimental thesis on the synthesis of polymeric devices for drug and cell delivery in central nervous system. He also spent research period as visiting Ph.D. student at the Department of Neuroscience at University of Cambridge (Pluchino Lab). The main research fields are: • the chemical functionalization of polymers and the study of their physical and chemical properties • the design of three-dimensional smart polymeric systems as highly biocompatible tools for controlled drug and gene delivery, in nanomedicine and tissue engineering. • studies of formulated polymer-based systems He received the European Doctorate Award by European Society of Biomaterials (ESB) and the award Trainee Travel Award/Italian Young Scientist by Italian Society for Biomaterial (SIB) at the 10th World Biomaterials Congress in Montréal (Canada). In 2019, he is awarded as NanoInnovation’s Got Talent by Fondazione Bracco at NanoInnovation 2019, in Rome.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

Zhenyu Jason Zhang

Professor Zhang has a broad interest in understanding and modulating soft matter at surfaces and interfaces, which underpins the development of sustainable formulated products, new hygiene technologies, innovate healthcare technologies, intervention to improve air quality, and new routes for energy. He leads several national and international research consortia, supported by EPSRC and Horizon Europe, to understand antimicrobial effects so as to develop sustainable and effective surface hygiene technologies. He received two Industrial Fellowships, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, to work with Procter & Gamble (2020-2023) and DuPont Teijin Film (2018), respectively. His expertise in surface forces, e.g. adhesion, friction, contact mechanics, has been applied extensively in a wide range of soft matter applications such as biotribology.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Soft Matter Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK