Graphene Hydrogels
Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Vemula Madhavi, A. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy, Thotakura Ramesh
- Language: English
Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in gra… Read more
Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in graphene-based hydrogels. In addition, the book also presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability. Graphene, with its unique features, blends well with various organic and inorganic molecules, and is utilized in various fields such as electronics, sensors, environment, agriculture, and biomedicine. This book covers recent progress in the field, along with associated challenges and future perspectives.
Contemporary applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.
Contemporary applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.
- Covers all major applications of graphene-based hydrogels and their composites
- Provides detailed, practical information to help academicians and researchers in industry working on applications of graphene-based hydrogels
- Presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability
Researchers working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science
Section A: General introduction to graphene hydrogels
1. Fundamental aspects of graphene
2. Introduction to hydrogels
3. Introduction to graphene hydrogels
4. Prospective routes for the synthesis of graphene-based hydrogels
5. Characterization techniques for graphene-based hydrogels
Section B: Enhanced properties of graphene hydrogels
6. Functionalization and surface modification of graphene hydrogels
7. Strategies for improving mechanical and thermal properties
8. Strategies for enhancing electrical conductivity in graphene hydrogels
9. Graphene hydrogels with self-healing and anti-freezing attributes
10. Synergistic effects of graphene–inorganic composite hydrogels
Section C: Applications and perspectives of graphene hydrogels
11. Recent advances in graphene hydrogels for biomedical applications
12. Recent progress in graphene hydrogels for energy storage applications
13. Potential applications of graphene based hydrogels for environmental remediation
14. Electrically conducting graphene hydrogels in healthcare applications
15. Advanced graphene hydrogels in flexible electronics and sensor applications
16. Emerging trends of graphene based hydrogels in agriculture applications
17. Graphene hydrogels in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
18. Graphene based hydrogels in catalysis process and drug delivery systems
19. Toxicology and critical assessment of graphene hydrogels
20. Superior advantages of graphene-based hydrogels over other hydrogels
21. Current challenges and future strategies in enhancing graphene hydrogel properties
1. Fundamental aspects of graphene
2. Introduction to hydrogels
3. Introduction to graphene hydrogels
4. Prospective routes for the synthesis of graphene-based hydrogels
5. Characterization techniques for graphene-based hydrogels
Section B: Enhanced properties of graphene hydrogels
6. Functionalization and surface modification of graphene hydrogels
7. Strategies for improving mechanical and thermal properties
8. Strategies for enhancing electrical conductivity in graphene hydrogels
9. Graphene hydrogels with self-healing and anti-freezing attributes
10. Synergistic effects of graphene–inorganic composite hydrogels
Section C: Applications and perspectives of graphene hydrogels
11. Recent advances in graphene hydrogels for biomedical applications
12. Recent progress in graphene hydrogels for energy storage applications
13. Potential applications of graphene based hydrogels for environmental remediation
14. Electrically conducting graphene hydrogels in healthcare applications
15. Advanced graphene hydrogels in flexible electronics and sensor applications
16. Emerging trends of graphene based hydrogels in agriculture applications
17. Graphene hydrogels in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
18. Graphene based hydrogels in catalysis process and drug delivery systems
19. Toxicology and critical assessment of graphene hydrogels
20. Superior advantages of graphene-based hydrogels over other hydrogels
21. Current challenges and future strategies in enhancing graphene hydrogel properties
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Language: English
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Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Tejraj M. Aminabhavi is the Director of Research at the Center for Energy and Environment , School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, India. He works in the area of membrane transport processes, molecular modeling of polymer surfaces, wastewater treatment technologies, drug delivery polymers and sustainable environmental engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Research, Center for Energy and Environment, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka, IndiaVM
Vemula Madhavi
Vemula Madhavi is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Chemistry at BVRIT Hyderabad College for Women, Hyderabad, India. Her areas of interests are nanotechnology, green synthesis, and applications for environmental remediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Engineering Chemistry, BVRIT Hyderabad College for Women, Hyderabad, IndiaAR
A. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy
Dr. A. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy obtained his master’s degree and Ph.D in Chemistry from Sri Venkateswara University, in Tirupati , India. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, at Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India. His current research interests include the development of green ionic liquid-based polymers and polymer composites for the extraction of rare earth and precious metals and removal of metal and organic pollutants. After completion of his Ph.D in 2014, he joined the Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA), at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia where he was actively involved in the development of various polymer and non-polymer-based adsorbents for the removal of emerging pollutants in water. In 2018, he moved to the Centre of Research in Ionic Liquids (CORIL), at the Universiti Teknologi Petronas. As a postdoctoral researcher, he has conducted extensive research on the development of Ionic Liquid-based polymers and their application in CO2 capture and separation, dye removal, oil dispersion and recovery of biomolecules through emulsion-based membrane techniques.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, IndiaTR
Thotakura Ramesh
Thotakura Ramesh is an Assistant Professor of Physics at BVRIT Hyderabad College for Women, Hyderabad, India. His research interests lie in the field of nanoferrites, nanogarnets, and nanocomposites for various applications such as magnetic sensors, magnetostrictive transducers, phase shifters, isolators, memory cores, and microwave absorbers.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Physics, BVRIT Hyderabad College for Women, Hyderabad, India