This first book to specifically focus on the applications of conjugated polymers in the fields of biology and biomedicine covers a wide range of scientific areas, including materials science, organic chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.
The editor and authors, all pioneers and experts with extensive research experience in the field, firstly introduce the synthesis and optical properties of various conjugated polymers, highlighting how to make organic polymers soluble and compatible with the aqueous environment. This is followed by the applications of these materials in optical sensing and imaging as well as the emerging applications in image-guided therapy and in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
The result is a consolidated overview for polymer chemists, materials scientists, biochemists, biotechnologists, and bioengineers.
