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Functional Nanocomposite Hydrogels
Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications
- 1st Edition - June 22, 2023
- Editors: Anuj Kumar, Vijay Kumar Thakur
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 6 3 8 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 6 3 9 - 6
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Request a sales quoteFunctional 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
- 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
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Methods of synthesis of various hydrogels
- 1.3 Characterization of hydrogels
- 1.4 Biomedical applications of hydrogel and nanocomposite hydrogel
- 1.5 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Further reading
- 2. Cellulose-based nanocomposite hydrogels for wound management
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Wound-healing process
- 2.3 Wound dressing and its ideal properties
- 2.4 Cellulose as a biopolymer for nanocomposite hydrogels
- 2.5 Cellulose-based nanocomposite hydrogels for wound management
- 2.6 Conclusion
- 2.7 Future scope
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 3. Lignin nanoparticle–based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Lignin-based hydrogel
- 3.3 Lignin-based nanoparticles
- 3.4 Final remarks and future perspectives
- References
- 4. Hydroxyapatite-based hydrogel nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering applications
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 The concept of tissue engineering
- 4.3 Types of biomaterials used for orthopedic applications
- 4.4 What is meant by nanotechnology?
- 4.5 Hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering
- 4.6 Hydrogels
- 4.7 Hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposite hydrogels for bone tissue engineering
- 4.8 Conclusions
- References
- 5. Nanoscale bioactive glass/injectable hydrogel composites for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Fabrication techniques for nanoscale bioactive glasses
- 5.3 General properties of nanoscale bioactive glasses-reinforced injectable hydrogels
- 5.4 Nanoscale bioactive glasses-reinforced injectable hydrogels for tissue regeneration
- 5.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 6. Graphene oxide-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biosensor applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Biosensors: an advanced approach and present practices
- 6.3 Graphene and its oxides: structure and properties
- 6.4 Hydrogels and their role for various applications
- 6.5 Construction of a biosensor
- 6.6 Functionalization and fabrication of graphitic oxide and its nanocomposite in development of biosensor
- 6.7 Molecular imprinting for developing biosensor
- 6.8 Graphene and graphitic oxide-based nanocomposite hydrogel biosensors
- 6.9 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 7. Graphene quantum dot-based nanocomposite hydrogels as anticancer drug delivery systems
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Graphene quantum dot synthesis and properties
- 7.3 Graphene quantum dot in drug delivery
- 7.4 Graphene quantum dot hydrogels
- 7.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 8. Periodic mesoporous organosilica-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Design and assembly of PMO-based nanocomposite hydrogels
- 8.3 Biomedical application of PMO-based nanocomposite hydrogels
- 8.4 Conclusion
- References
- 9. POSS-based stimuli-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Hydrogels
- 9.2 POSS nanochemicals
- 9.3 PEG–POSS chemical hydrogels
- 9.4 PNIPAm–POSS physical hydrogels
- 9.5 Biomedical applications of POSS-based materials
- 9.6 Conclusions
- References
- 10. Silver nanoparticle-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Properties of nanocomposites
- 10.3 Nanomaterials used to build nanocomposite hydrogel
- 10.4 Synthesis of silver nanoparticle composite hydrogels
- 10.5 Applications of silver nanocomposite hydrogel in biomedical
- 10.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 11. Collagen-inspired mineral nanocomposite hydrogels for bone tissue regeneration
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction to nanocomposite hydrogel
- 11.2 Properties of collagen- inspired mineral nanocomposites
- 11.3 Biological absorbability
- 11.4 Hierarchical pore structure
- 11.5 Mechanical properties
- 11.6 Angiogenesis
- 11.7 Production and oxygen release
- 11.8 Antimicrobial effect
- 11.9 Nanocomposite hydrogels are classified based on the type of hydrogel
- 11.10 Mineral nano−composite hydrogels
- 11.11 Ceramic-based nanocomposite hydrogels
- 11.12 Conductive nanocomposite hydrogels
- 11.13 Black phosphorus-based hydrogels
- 11.14 Graphene containing hydrogels
- 11.15 Gold nanoparticle hydrogels
- 11.16 Collagen in bone tissue engineering
- 11.17 Synthesis of nanocomposite hydrogels
- 11.18 Blending method
- 11.19 In situ precipitation method
- 11.20 Freeze/thawing method
- 11.21 Grafting-onto method
- 11.22 Applications of collagen-based nanocomposite hydrogels
- 11.23 Conclusions
- References
- 12. Protein-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Nanocomposite hydrogels with albumin
- 12.3 Nanocomposite hydrogels with collagen
- 12.4 Nanocomposite hydrogels with gelatin
- 12.5 Nanocomposite hydrogels with silk fibroin
- 12.6 Nanocomposite hydrogels with keratin
- 12.7 Nanocomposite hydrogels with sericin
- 12.8 Nanocomposite hydrogels with plant-based proteins
- References
- 13. Starch-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Starch
- 13.3 Morphological and Structural Characterizations of starches
- 13.4 Starch hydrogels
- 13.5 Starch-based Nanocomposite hydrogels
- 13.6 Biomedical applications
- 13.7 Conclusions and future trends
- References
- 14. Chitosan-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Importance of chitosan hydrogels
- 14.3 Methods of chitosan-based hydrogel preparation
- 14.4 Applications of chitosan nanocomposite hydrogels in different biomedical areas
- 14.5 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Alginate-based nanocomposite hydrogels for antimicrobial and antibiofilm applications
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Hydrogels
- 15.3 Alginates as biomaterials
- 15.4 Alginate-based nanocomposites
- 15.5 Antimicrobial applications of alginate-based nanocomposite hydrogels
- 15.6 Antibiofilm applications of alginate-based nanocomposite hydrogels
- 15.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 16. Dual-cross-linked nanocomposite hydrogels for potential antibacterial applications
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Conclusions
- Funding
- References
- 17. Conductive adhesive self-healing nanocomposite hydrogels for photothermal therapy in wound healing
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Photothermal therapy
- 17.3 Photothermal hydrogels as wound dressings
- 17.4 Multifunctional hydrogels: major trends and challenges
- 17.5 Concluding remarks
- References
- 18. 3D printable nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Importance of nanocomposite hydrogels in 3D printing technology
- 18.3 Biomedical applications of 3D printable nanocomposite hydrogels
- 18.4 Conclusion
- References
- 19. Thermoresponsive nanocomposite hydrogels: tunable systems for localized cancer theranostics
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Thermosensitive hydrogels
- 19.3 Nanocomposite-thermoresponsive hydrogel for cancer theranostics
- 19.4 Conclusion
- References
- 20. Nanogels for locoregional drug delivery
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Intranasal administration
- 20.3 Intraocular administration
- 20.4 Intracranial administration
- 20.5 Endoscopic administration
- 20.6 Administration near the bone defects
- 20.7 Administration around the sciatic nerve
- 20.8 Dermal administration
- 20.9 Conclusion
- References
- 21. Environmentally sensitive nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Nanocomposite hydrogels design and synthesis
- 21.3 Biomedical applications of environmentally sensitive nanocomposite hydrogel systems
- 21.4 Conclusion and future perspective
- References
- 22. Bisphosphonate-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Bisphosphonate nanocomposites and its importance
- 22.3 Mechanism of action
- 22.4 Wound healing
- 22.5 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 614
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 22, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323996389
- eBook ISBN: 9780323996396
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Anuj Kumar
Dr. Anuj Kumar is a DBT-Ramalingaswami Faculty/Assistant Professor at the School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India since April 2023. Prior to this position, he was an Assistant Professor (Polymers & Biomaterials) at the School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University (YU), South Korea from 2016 to 2023. He was also a Postdoc at YU (2015-2016) and an Assistant Professor (Chemistry) at DIT University (India) (2014-2015). He received his Ph.D. (Polymer Science and Engineering, 2014), M.Tech. (Fibre Science and Technology, 2009), and M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry, 2006) from IIT Roorkee, IIT Delhi, and CCSU Meerut, India, respectively. He has published more than 85 research/review articles, 03 books, and 11 book chapters (Google Citations: 4673, h-index: 35, i10-index: 66). His research interests are focused on polymer chemistry, lignocellulosic biomass, nanocellulose, biomaterials, 3D bioprinting, micro-fluidics, tissue engineering, cultured meat production, drug delivery, cancer therapy, polymer composites/nanocomposites, functional foods and packaging materials, fibres/bio-textiles hydrogel and paper-based bioelectronics, etc.
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