
Polymeric Gels
Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications
- 2nd Edition - July 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Kunal Pal, Miguel Cerqueira
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 1 7 4 0 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 1 7 3 9 - 9
“Polymeric Gels, 2nd Edition” offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a stronger emphasis on practical translation, in a new, detailed co… Read more
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• Systematically guides readers through each gel subtype, thoroughly detailing the core concepts, characterization, properties, and biomedical applications for each
• Utilises key methods and case studies to facilitate translation into research and therapeutics
1. Introduction to polymeric gels
2. Technology for development of hydrogels for biomedical applications
Section Two: Types of Polymeric Gels
3. Protein-based gels
4. Synthetic polymeric gels
5. Semi-IPNs and IPN-based hydrogels
6. Conducting polymer hydrogels
7. Poloxamer hydrogels
8. Filled hydrogels
9. Particle-loaded gels
10. Smart polymeric gels
11. Oleogels
12. Emulgels
13. Bigels
14. Magnetic gels
15. Aerogels
16. Antimicrobial polymeric gels
Section 3: Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Gels
17. Rapid prototyping for polymeric gels
18. Entrapment of essential oils in hydrogels for biomedical applications
19. Polymeric gels for tissue engineering applications
20. Polymeric gels for the controlled drug delivery applications
21. Polymeric gels for diagnostics applications
22. Polymeric gels for biosensing applications
23. Polymeric gels for cartilage tissue engineering
24. Polymeric gels for wound healing applications
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: July 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Kunal Pal
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Miguel Cerqueira
Dr Miguel Cerqueira is a Staff Researcher at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal. His research focuses on developing sustainable, plant-based materials; polymer gels, specifically, oleogels; and innovative technologies such as encapsulation of functional compounds. He is the principal investigator for several research projects and has supervised over 20 Masters and PhD students. Dr Cerqueira has published more than 120 articles and is the editor of 6 books. In 2014, he won the Young Scientist Award, and in 2018, he joined the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" presented by Clarivate Analytics.