Polymer Gels Perspectives and Applications
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...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Singapore
Springer Nature Singapore
2018, 2018
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2018 |
Series: | Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | 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 |
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Physical Description: | XI, 414 p. 114 illus., 53 illus. in color online resource |
ISBN: | 9789811060809 |