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Polymerization --- Environmental aspects.

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Polymer colloids. --- Polymer networks. --- Addition polymerization.

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In this PhD thesis, Yue Yanan addresses a long-overlooked and critical question in the development of non-viral vectors for gene delivery. The author determines that those uncomplexed and cationic polymer chains free in the solution mixture of polymer and DNA facilitate and promote gene transfection. Furthermore, by using a combination of synthetic chemistry, polymer physics and molecular biology, Yue confirms that it is those cationic polymer chains free in the solution mixture, rather than those bound to DNA chains, that play a decisive role in intracellular trafficking. Instead of the previously proposed and widely accepted “proton sponge” model, the author's group propose a new hypothesis based on the results of several well-designed and decisive experiments. These results show that free polycationic chains with a length of more than ~10 nm are able to partially block the fusion between different endocytic vesicles, including the endocytic-vesicle-to-endolysosome pathway. This thesis is highly original and its results greatly deepen our understanding of polymer-mediated gene transfection. More importantly, it provides new insights into the rational design of next-generation superior polymeric gene-delivery vectors.

Chemistry --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Organic Chemistry --- Addition polymerization. --- Anionic polymerization --- Cationic polymerization --- Chain addition polymerization --- Free-radical polymerization --- Ionic polymerization --- Chemistry. --- Organic chemistry. --- Polymers. --- Nucleic acids. --- Polymer Sciences. --- Organic Chemistry. --- Nucleic Acid Chemistry. --- Polymerization --- Chemistry, Organic. --- Polynucleotides --- Biomolecules --- Organic chemistry --- Polymere --- Polymeride --- Polymers and polymerization --- Macromolecules --- Polymers  .

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Whether you're an upper or graduate level student studying polymer science and engineering or an engineer new to the field of polymers, you'll benefit from reading this book. Since the publication of the previous edition, the field of polymers has advanced considerably.

Polymers. --- Polymerization. --- Polymerisation --- Polymers --- Polymers and polymerization --- Synthesis of polymers --- Chemical reactions --- Polymere --- Polymeride --- Macromolecules --- Synthesis

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"Chemistry and Technology of Emulsion Polymerisation 2e provides a practical and intuitive explanation of emulsion polymerization, in combination with both conventional and controlled radical polymerization. For those working in industry, coupling theory with everyday practice can be difficult. By carefully explaining the principles of the reaction, based on well-designed experimental investigation, the book explains how the principles relate to practical application.The second edition of this book includes a new chapter on morphology of latex particles, a rapidly progressing area where modelling the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of phase separation and morphology has developed into a mature and powerful tool to predict and control morphology of latex particles. Another area that is rapidly progressing is the application of controlled radical polymerisation in emulsion polymerization. Controlled radical polymerisation is used in aiding encapsulation of inorganic particles like pigment particles and clay platelets. These latest developments are included in the second edition"-- "Derived from an established annual course taught at the Eindhoven University of Technology, with contributions from world class experts"--

Emulsion polymerization. --- Latex --- Industrial applications. --- Technology & engineering --- Chemical & biochemical.