Radiation Synthesis of Stimuli-responsive Membranes, Hydrogels and Adsorbents for Separation Purposes

This Coordinated Research Project coordinated research work for the development of novel materials prepared by radiation processing techniques. Fast stimuli-responsive hydrogels based on natural and synthetic polymers, temperature responsive membranes and selective adsorbents were produced and tested for different applications, in particular for drug delivery systems, health care and remediation of environmental pollution. This publication summarizes the present status and the prospects of this technology.