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Record Nr.

UNINA9910483761103321

Titolo

Tunable Hydrogels : Smart Materials for Biomedical Applications / / edited by Antonina Lavrentieva, Iliyana Pepelanova, Dror Seliktar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021

ISBN

3-030-76769-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2021.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (256 pages)

Collana

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, , 1616-8542 ; ; 178

Disciplina

610.28

Soggetti

Biotechnology

Biomaterials

Gels

Biomedical engineering

Regenerative medicine

Chemical Bioengineering

Gels and Hydrogels

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Tunable Hydrogels: Introduction to the World of Smart Materials for Biomedical Applications -- Alginate Hydrogels with Tuneable Properties -- Tunable Protein Hydrogels: Present State and Emerging Development -- Nanogels Capable of Triggered Release -- Aptamer-Modified Hydrogels -- Self-Assembly and Genetically Engineered Hydrogels -- Synthetic Biology-Empowered Hydrogels for Medical Diagnostics -- Gradient Hydrogels. .

Sommario/riassunto

This book reviews the current knowledge on tunable hydrogels, including the range of different materials and applications, as well as the existing challenges and limitations in the field. It covers various aspects of the material design, particularly highlighting biological responsiveness, degradability and responsiveness to external stimuli. In this book, readers will discover original research data and state-of-



the-art reviews in the area of hydrogel technology, with a specific focus on biotechnology and medicine. Written by leading experts, the contributions outline strategies for designing tunable hydrogels and offer a detailed evaluation of the physical and synthetic methods currently employed to achieve specific hydrogel properties and responsiveness. This highly informative book provides important theoretical and practical insights for scholars and researchers working with hydrogels for biomedical and biotechnological applications.