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This book provides an expert introduction to active fluids systems, covering simple to complex environments.

There is much recent interest in the field of molecular gels because of their potential use in many different applications, including biomedicine and electronic materials. Functional Molecular Gels details the latest research on molecular gels from the fundamentals of molecular gel formation to their uses in a variety of fields.This book introduces the key concepts of designing molecular gels and their characterisation techniques, followed by chapters discussing different stimuli-responsive systems. Specific chapters are then dedicated to their diverse range of applications, including catalysis, tissue engineering, photonic materials and as templates for nanostructured materials.Written by active researchers in the area, this book gives a taste of the possibilities that molecular gels offer for those both new to and already working in the area.

This book addresses the state-of-the-art trends in the active and exciting field of bioinspired soft matter. It covers fundamentals and comprehension from the structural-property point of view, as well as materials and cuttingtechnologies that enable their design, fabrication, advanced characterization and underpin their biomedical applications.

Edited by two leaders, this book has drawn together expertise from around the globe to form a unified, cohesive resource for the droplet microfluidics community.

Covering the fundamental concepts of self-assembly, design and synthesis of peptides, this book will provide a solid introduction to the field for those interested in developing functional biomaterials by using peptide derivatives.

Bringing together current understanding this book aims to bring the potential application of bijels to diverse materials challenges closer to fruition. This is a must-have resource for anyone working in soft matter and applied fields.

Academic and industrial research around polymer-based colloids is huge. Edited by two world-renowned leaders in polymer science and engineering, this is a fundamental text for the field.

An overview of the recent developments in electrospinning for commercial energy and health applications.

Describing all aspects of polymer-dispersed and polymer-stabilized liquid crystals, this book is a must-have resource for practitioners in the area.

Wormlike Micelles describes the latest developments in the field including new systems, characterization and applications.

This book integrates information about the theory, preparation and applications of non-wettable surfaces in one volume.

Particle-Stabilized Emulsions and Colloids looks at recent studies on the behaviour of particles at liquid interfaces. With contributions from leading experts in these fields, this book will provide a background to academic researchers, engineers, and graduate students in chemistry, physics and materials science.

Leading experts provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress in the synthesis of different hydrogels and their biomedical applications.

An approachable introduction to low Reynolds number flows and elasticity for those new to the area across engineering, physics, chemistry and biology.