We show that the cloud point temperature ( T CP ) of thermoresponsive polyacrylamides is considerably lower in physiologically relevant solvents (phosphate-buffered saline, serum) than pure water. This decrease may be critical for some biomedical applications.

Thermoresponsive polymer segments have been reported to induce lateral microphase separations due their switching transitions from a hydrophilic state hydrophobic one in hydrogels, which result shrinkage and collapse of the networks significantly improved mechanical strength. However, route are assembled into micelles during separations, thermoresponsive toughening mechanisms not fully understo...

this is a comprehensive review of the recent progresses made in the field of zeolite membranes. it describes zeolitic materials and methods of membrane fabrication, followed by a summary of applications for gas separation, pervaporation and separation of liquid mixtures. special attention is called to polymer mixed matrix membranes (mmms) and membranes based on metal organic frame works (mofs)....