Smart Membranes and Sensors: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Smart Membranes and Sensors synergistically combines the concepts of membranes and sensor materials and comprises a set of insightful chapters from leading scientists working in both fields. The book covers various topics, including the choice of materials and techniques for assembling responsive membranes with the ability to transport mass, energy and signals on demand. It also includes an extensive description of the best techniques used to monitor molecular scale events, which regulate the smartness of multifunctional objects as well as the conversion of chemical signals into optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical responses. The book is aimed at researchers, technologists and product managers from industry, which are responsible for research and development, building prototypes and commercial devices.