Abstract: This review paper summarizes the current knowledge about high internal phase emulsion polymerization (PolyHIPEs), route of polymerization, where an emulsion is formed. The polymerization of the external phase occurs around emulsion droplets of the internal phase, thus creating an open, highly interconnected porous network, after the removal of the internal phase. This review further describes the characteristic features of these monolithic materials, and their application in several areas in material science, such as solid supported organic chemistry, sensoring, cell culturing and tissue engineering. The paper additionally describes how each of these characteristics can be tailored in order to meet the requirements for the desired applications.
Keyword: high internal phase emulsion polymerization, PolyHIPEs, review, porous, applications.
Title: Poly(HIPEs), Applications and Modifications
Author: Fabia Feuerabendt, Manit Nithitanakul, Pornsri Pakeyangkoon
International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews (IJERR)
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