Polymeric Gels Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications [Paperback]

Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications covers the fundamentals and applications of polymeric gels. Particular emphasis is given to their synthesis, properties and characteristics, with topics such as natural, synthetic, and smart polymeric gels, medical applications, and advancements in conductive and magnetic gels presented. The book covers the basics and applications of hydrogels, providing readers with a comprehensive guide on the types of polymeric gels used in the field of biomedical engineering.

• Provides guidance for decisions on the suitability and appropriateness of a synthetic route and characterization technique for particular polymeric networks
• Analyzes and compares experimental data
• Presents in-depth information on the physical properties of polymeric gels using mathematical models
• Uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss potential new applications for both established polymeric gels and recent advances

Part I General Introduction 1. Introduction to Polymeric Gels

Part II (Polymeric Gels: synthesis, properties and characterization) 2. Natural Polymeric Gels: Polysaccharide- based 3. Natural Polymeric Gels: Protein- Based 4. Synthetic Polymeric Gels 5. Semi IPNs and IPNs Based Hydrogels 6. Entrapment of essential oils in hydrogels for biomedical applications 7. Particle - loaded Gels 8. Smart Polymeric Gels 9. Oleogels 10. Emulgels 11. Bigels 12. Synthesis and biomedical applications of filled hydrogels

Part III (Applications) 13. Polymeric Gels for Tissue Engineering Applications 14. Polymeric Gels for Controlled Drug Delivery Applications 15. Antimicrobial Polymeric Gels 16. Polymeric Gels for Wound Dressing Applications 17. Polymeric Gels for Diagnosticl“I