Polymer Gels Perspectives and Applications /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Thakur, Vijay Kumar (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Thakur, Manju Kumari (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Voicu, Stefan Ioan (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials,
• Subjects: Biomedical engineering.; Pharmaceutical technology.; Polymers .; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology.; Polymer Sciences.
• Physical Description: XI, 414 p. 114 illus., 53 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811060809
• ISSN: 2367-0061
• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6080-9

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.