Multifunctional Hydrogels for Biomedical Applicati ons

This book provides an overview of the development and applications of clinically relevant hydrogels used in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery. It takes a multidisciplinary approach and covers topics such as the design, functions, and developments of hydrogels, proteins, polysaccharides, and cell encapsulation systems. It is a useful resource for materials scientists, polymer chemists, and bioengineers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2022
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

A thorough exploration of the biomedical applications of hydrogels is provided in this comprehensive resource. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the creation and uses of clinically significant hydrogels, which are particularly used in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach, examining the material from the perspectives of chemistry, materials science, biology, medicine, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. The three highly qualified editors have covered a range of sample topics, including:
1. The design, functions, and advancements of hydrogels.
2. Proteins and polysaccharides that mimic extracellular matrix.
3. Generation and applications of supramolecular hydrogels.
4. Design and functions of cell encapsulation systems.

Multifunctional Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications serves as a valuable all-in-one reference work for materials scientists, polymer chemists, and bioengineers, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of hydrogels and their applications in addressing a diverse range of pathologies.

Weight: 872g
Dimension: 262 x 174 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527347162