Functional Nanocomposite Hydrogels

Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications

Anuj Kumar, Vijay Kumar Thakur

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2023
• ISBN:
  9780323996396
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Functional Nanocomposite Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications reviews how the unique properties of nanoscale composite materials make them ideal candidates for use in biomedical hydrogels. The book covers a range of key nanocomposite materials for use in biomedical hydrogels, including graphene quantum dot, cellulose and collagen nanocomposites. A wide selection of biomedical applications for functional nanocomposite hydrogels is explored, from drug delivery and cancer therapy, to wound healing and bioimaging. This is a key reference for those working in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, and anyone with a particular interest in composites and hydrogels.

To improve the properties of conventional hydrogels, nanoparticles or nanostructures are incorporated into the hydrogel networks, forming a composite hydrogel with specialized functional properties which are tailored to a specific biomedical application.

• Reviews the benefits and challenges of nanocomposites as novel materials in biomedical hydrogels, providing the reader with a wider range of choice and improved options for hydrogel development
• Describes the synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite hydrogels, offering end-to-end analysis of the process
• Details the range of applications in biomedicine for nanocomposite hydrogels, including biosensing, antimicrobics and drug delivery

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of contributors
• Preface
• 1. Fundamental of hydrogels and nanocomposite hydrogels: synthesis, physiochemical characterization, and biomedical applications
• 2. Cellulose-based nanocomposite hydrogels for wound management
• 3. Lignin nanoparticle–based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 4. Hydroxyapatite-based hydrogel nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering applications
• 5. Nanoscale bioactive glass/injectable hydrogel composites for biomedical applications
• 6. Graphene oxide-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biosensor applications
• 7. Graphene quantum dot-based nanocomposite hydrogels as anticancer drug delivery systems
• 8. Periodic mesoporous organosilica-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 9. POSS-based stimuli-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 10. Silver nanoparticle-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 11. Collagen-inspired mineral nanocomposite hydrogels for bone tissue regeneration
• 12. Protein-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 13. Starch-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 14. Chitosan-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 15. Alginate-based nanocomposite hydrogels for antimicrobial and antibiofilm applications
• 16. Dual-cross-linked nanocomposite hydrogels for potential antibacterial applications
• 17. Conductive adhesive self-healing nanocomposite hydrogels for photothermal therapy in wound healing
• 18. 3D printable nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 19. Thermoresponsive nanocomposite hydrogels: tunable systems for localized cancer theranostics
• 20. Nanogels for locoregional drug delivery
• 21. Environmentally sensitive nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• 22. Bisphosphonate-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
• Index