Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a stronger emphasis on practical translation, in a new, detailed collection of case studies. This updated edition is organized into three essential sections, opening with an introduction to polymeric gels and the technologies for their design and development. The second section systematically covers the subtypes of polymeric gels, dedicating each chapter to one subtype. Readers are guided through the core concepts, synthesis methods and preparation techniques, characterization, unique properties, and potential applications, allowing for a fundamental overview of each gel type.
The final section focuses on key biomedical applications, supported by practical and clinical case studies to aid understanding and assist with translation from research to practice. This book provides a comprehensive guide for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers, academics, and postgraduate students new to biomedical polymeric gels who seek an in-depth overview. It may also appeal to clinicians interested in exploring innovative biomaterial treatments.
The final section focuses on key biomedical applications, supported by practical and clinical case studies to aid understanding and assist with translation from research to practice. This book provides a comprehensive guide for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers, academics, and postgraduate students new to biomedical polymeric gels who seek an in-depth overview. It may also appeal to clinicians interested in exploring innovative biomaterial treatments.
Table of Contents
Section One: Introduction to Polymeric Gels1. Introduction to polymeric gels
2. Technology for development of hydrogels for biomedical applications
Section Two: Types of Polymeric Gels
3. Protein-based gels
4. Synthetic polymeric gels
5. Semi-IPNs and IPN-based hydrogels
6. Conducting polymer hydrogels
7. Poloxamer hydrogels
8. Filled hydrogels
9. Particle-loaded gels
10. Smart polymeric gels
11. Oleogels
12. Emulgels
13. Bigels
14. Magnetic gels
15. Aerogels
16. Antimicrobial polymeric gels
Section 3: Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Gels
17. Rapid prototyping for polymeric gels
18. Entrapment of essential oils in hydrogels for biomedical applications
19. Polymeric gels for tissue engineering applications
20. Polymeric gels for the controlled drug delivery applications
21. Polymeric gels for diagnostics applications
22. Polymeric gels for biosensing applications
23. Polymeric gels for cartilage tissue engineering
24. Polymeric gels for wound healing applications
Authors
Kunal Pal Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India. Dr. Kunal Pal is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India. His major research interests revolve around biomedical signal processing, biomedical equipment design, soft materials, and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI-cited journals of high repute. Miguel Cerqueira Staff Researcher, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal..Dr Miguel Cerqueira is a Staff Researcher at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal. His research focuses on developing sustainable, plant-based materials; polymer gels, specifically, oleogels; and innovative technologies such as encapsulation of functional compounds. He is the principal investigator for several research projects and has supervised over 20 Masters and PhD students. Dr Cerqueira has published more than 120 articles and is the editor of 6 books. In 2014, he won the Young Scientist Award, and in 2018, he joined the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" presented by Clarivate Analytics.
