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Record Nr.

UNINA9910299935103321

Titolo

Polymer Gels : Perspectives and Applications / / edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur, Stefan Ioan Voicu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

981-10-6080-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (414 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials, , 2367-0061

Disciplina

547.704545

Soggetti

Biomedical engineering

Pharmaceutical technology

Polymers

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology

Polymer Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Sommario/riassunto

This book summarizes the recent advances in the science and engineering of polymer-gel-based materials in different fields. It also discusses the extensive research developments for the next generation of smart materials. It takes an in-depth look at the current perspectives and market opportunities while pointing to new possibilities and applications. The book addresses important topics such as stimuli responsive polymeric nanoparticles for cancer therapy; polymer gel containing metallic materials; chemotherapeutic applications in oncology; conducting polymer-based gels and their applications in biological sensors; imprinted polymeric gels for pharmaceutical and biomedical purposes; applications of biopolymeric gels in the agricultural sector; application of polymer gels and their nanocomposites in electrochemistry; smart polyelectrolyte gels as a platform for biomedical applications; agro-based polymer gels and their application in purification of industrial water wastes; polymer gel composites for bio-applications. It will be of interest to researchers working in both industry and academia.