Polymer Gels Perspectives and Applications / [electronic resource] :
edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur, Stefan Ioan Voicu.
- 1st ed. 2018.
- XI, 414 p. 114 illus., 53 illus. in color. online resource.
- Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials, 2367-007X .
- Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials, .
This book summarizes the recent advances in the science and engineering of polymer-gel-based materials in different ļ¬elds. 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 nanocompositesĀ 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.