By Raphael M. Ottenbrite,Kinam Park,Teruo Okano,Nicholas A. Peppas
ISBN-10: 1441959181
ISBN-13: 9781441959188
ISBN-10: 1493950525
ISBN-13: 9781493950522
Hydrogels are networks of polymer chains that could produce a colloidal gel containing over ninety nine in keeping with cent water. The superabsorbency and permeability of evidently taking place and artificial hydrogels supply this type of fabrics an grand array of makes use of. those makes use of variety from wound dressings and pores and skin grafts to oxygen-permeable touch lenses to biodegradable supply platforms for medications or insecticides and scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medication. Biomedical purposes of Hydrogels Handbook presents a complete description of this varied classification of fabrics, masking either synthesis and houses and a vast diversity of analysis and advertisement purposes. The guide is split into 4 sections: Stimuli-Sensitive Hydrogels, Hydrogels for Drug supply, Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering, and Hydrogels with specific Properties.
Key good points:
- Provides entire assurance of the fundamental technology and functions of a various category of materials
- Includes either clearly taking place and artificial hydrogels
- Edited and written through global leaders within the field.
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