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Synopsis
This book exclusively focuses on the science and fundamentals of polymer gels, as well as the numerous advantages that polymer gel-based materials offer. It presents a comprehensive collection of chapters on the recent advances and developments in the core science and fundamentals of both synthetic and natural polymer-based gels, and pays particular attention to applications in the various research fields of biomedicine and engineering. Key topics addressed include: polysaccharide-based gels and their fundamentals; stimuli-responsive polymer gels; polymer gels applied to enzyme and cell immobilization; chitosan-based gels for cancer therapy; natural polymeric and gelling agents; radiation dosimetry; polymeric gels as vehicles for enhanced drug delivery across the skin; transport in and through gel; and polymer gel nanocomposites and functional gels. The book's extensive and highly topical coverage will appeal to researchers working in a broad range of fields in industry and academia alike.
Synopsis
Brea Gum Gel Capacity.- An Overview on Polymer Gels Applied to Enzyme and Cell Immobilization.- Xylan-Based Gels and Their Fundamentals.- Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Gels for Protein Delivery.- Polysaccharide-Based Polymergels.- Chitosan Based Gels for Cancer Therapy.- Natural Polymeric and Gelling Agents.- Radiation Dosimetry - A Different Prospective of Polymer Gel.- Polymeric Gels: Vehicles for Enhanced Drug Delivery Across Skin.- Graphene Oxide - Polymer Gels.- Transport in and Through Gel.- Strategizing Advance Application of Polymer Gels by Incorporation of Fillers.- Polymer Gels: New Materials for the Future.- Polymer Gel-Clay (Nano)Composites.- Functional Gels.- Molecular Distinction Between Structures of Nanoporous Siloxane Polymers.- Stimuli Responsive Polysaccharides Based Gels: Fundamental and Pharmaceutical Aspects.- Polymer Gel for Islet Encapsulation for Diabetes Therapy.
Synopsis
The first comprehensive book on the evolving field of polymer gels
Focuses on the science and fundamentals of polymer gels, including their structure, classification, chemistry, composition etc
Provides basic information on and a clear understanding of the status quo and the growing utility of polymer gels