This book provides an application-oriented approach for pH responsive membranes and types of stimuli-responsive membranes and their applications in the biomedical field including initial development and recent use. It explains types, modes, and modification methods of membranes, along with membrane usage in applications such as drug delivery, hemodialysis, chemical sensing, and so forth. pH Responsive Membranes: Biomedical Applications explores recent research carried out in the area as well as the future outlook, and provides deeper insight for readers on the subject, ranging from the basics to advanced levels on the topic.

Features

Describes preparation, characterization, and applications of pH responsive membranes in biomedical applications

Introduces theoretical understanding of pH responsiveness

Covers development of advanced techniques regarding pH responsive membranes

Provides insight into development of new materials and membranes

Discusses advancements in drug delivery, hemodialysis, antibodies and enzyme production, chemical sensing, and selective ionic transport using pH responsive membranes

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers involved in membrane and chemical engineering/polymer exploration, and medical researchers.