Tunable Hydrogels Smart Materials for Biomedical Applications

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, degradabi...

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Other Authors: Lavrentieva, Antonina (Editor), Pepelanova, Iliyana (Editor), Seliktar, Dror (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
Series:Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:VII, 251 p. 79 illus., 70 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783030767693