Hydrogels are highly hydrated three dimensional networks with the
ability to mimic the extracellular matrix of bodily tissues and have
thus found application in a wide range of biomedical applications.
Unique physiochemical properties such as biocompatibility, water
permeability, stimuli responsiveness and self-healing characteristics
make them especially useful for use as scaffolds and matrices drug
delivery, tissue engineering/regeneration and sensing. Their weak and
brittle nature, however, often limits their widespread application
where improved mechanical strength is required. To resolve this
problem, there has been a significant amount of research into the
improvement of their mechanical properties. Among these efforts,
versatile multicomponent hydrogels have received much attention as
their physiochemical properties can be structurally engineered to
provide a wide range of desired properties. These multicomponent
formulations also allow for the combination of natural and synthetic
polymers, which offers the scope to exploit the advantages of each
component, with the synergistic effects resulting from mutual
interactions. This book critically discusses the fundamental
chemistry, synthesis, characterisation, physiochemical and biological
properties of various types of multicomponent hydrogels. It reviews
the different strategies employed in designing and synthesizing
cutting-edge multicomponent hydrogels and their key applications in
biomedical fields. The work is suitable for researchers working in the
specific area of multicomponent hydrogels, and also more generally for
those working in materials science, biomedical engineering,
biomaterials science and tissue engineering.
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Smart Materials for Biomedical Applications
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781837670062
Publisert
2023
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Royal Society of Chemistry
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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