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<p><i>Recent Developments in Polymer Macro, Micro and Nano Blends: Preparation and Characterisation</i> discusses the various types of techniques that are currently used for the characterization of polymer-based macro, micro, and nano blends. It summarizes recent technical research accomplishments, emphasizing a broad range of characterization methods. </p> <p>In addition, the book discusses preparation methods and applications for various types of polymer-based macro, micro, and nano blends. Chapters include thermoplastic-based polymer & nano blends, applications of rubber based and thermoplastic blends, micro/nanostructures polymer blends containing block copolymers, advances in polymer-inorganic hybrids as membrane materials, synthesis of polymer/inorganic hybrids through heterophase polymerizations, nanoporous polymer foams from nanostructured polymer blends, and natural polymeric biodegradable nano blends for protein delivery.</p><ul> <li>Describes the techniques pertaining to a kind (or small number) of blends, showing specific examples of their applications</li> <li>Covers micro, macro, and nano polymer blends</li> <li>Contains contributions from leading experts in the field</li></ul>