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Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

1st Edition - September 1, 2023

Editors: Shakeel Ahmed, Akbar Ali

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 3 4 1 - 8

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 3 4 2 - 5

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Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications looks at the synthesis, characterization and application of polysaccharide-based materials in a broad array of fields. The book discusses the role of polysaccharides in the preparation of hydrogels, the use of hydrogel-based green materials, and their applications in biomedical applications, drug delivery, water purification techniques, food industries, agricultural fields, and pharmaceuticals applications. Written by leading experts in this field, this book will be a valuable reference for scientists, academicians, researchers, technologists, consultants and policymakers.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
Chapter 1. An introduction to hydrogels
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification of hydrogels
1.3 Synthesis of hydrogels
1.4 Physical and chemical properties of hydrogels
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Polysaccharide-based hydrogels: history and chronological developments
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Historical background
2.3 Historical perspective on the physical, chemical, and characterization properties of hydrogels
2.4 Synthesis of hydrogels
2.5 Development of hydrogels
2.6 Trends in polysaccharide-based hydrogels
2.7 Supramolecular gels
2.8 Microgels and nanogels
2.9 Applications of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
2.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Thermal properties of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
3.3 Rheological properties of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
3.4 Mechanical properties of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
3.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Click chemistry a promising tool to develop polysaccharide-based hydrogels
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Conventional synthetic approaches
4.3 Etherification
4.4 Synthetic advances (new approach)
4.5 Oxime click
4.6 Polysaccharide-based hydrogels using click reaction
4.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Polysaccharide-based conductive hydrogels
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Different types of polysaccharides
5.3 Polysaccharide-based conductive hydrogels
5.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6. Sophisticated techniques for characterization of polysaccharide hydrogels
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Method of preparation of hydrogels
6.3 Sophisticated techniques for characterization of hydrogels
6.4 Thermal characterization techniques
6.5 Mechanical and surface characterization
6.6 Computational modeling of rheological properties
6.7 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 7. Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of polysaccharides: structure-activity relationship
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Structure and area of use of hydrogels
7.3 Structure of polysaccharides used in hydrogel production and their antioxidant and antibacterial characteristics
7.4 Antioxidant activities of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
7.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8. Functionalized polysaccharide-based hydrogels: spanking accession in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Construction of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
8.3 Polysaccharide hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering
8.4 Conclusions, future perspectives, and challenges
Acknowledgment(s)
Conflict of Interest
References
Chapter 9. Polysaccharide-based superabsorbent hydrogels
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Preparation of polysaccharide-based superabsorbent hydrogels
9.3 Natural polysaccharide-based superabsorbent hydrogels
9.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 10. Polysaccharide-based antimicrobial hydrogels as wound dressing materials
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Wound and infection
10.3 Role of polysaccharides in hydrogel formation
10.4 Polysaccharide hydrogel-based nanomaterials for infected wounds
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Polysaccharide-based hydrogel scaffolds for the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells to treat diabetes
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Pancreatic tissue regeneration
11.3 Tissue regeneration hydrogels and polymers
11.4 Role of hydrogels in the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells
11.5 Nanotechnology in beta cell regeneration
11.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 12. Advancement in hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels and their applications
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Reinforcing materials for nanocomposite hydrogel fabrication
12.3 Types of hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels
12.4 Methods of preparation of polysaccharide-based nanocomposite hydrogels
12.5 Applications of polysaccharide-based nanocomposite hydrogels
12.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13. Polysaccharide-based responsive hydrogels for skin regeneration
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Polysaccharide hydrogels for encapsulation and delivery of skin regenerative bioactive compounds
13.3 Skin regenerative polysaccharide hydrogels responsive to wound and external stimulus
13.4 Applications
13.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Polysaccharide-based responsive hydrogels for nerve regeneration
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Classification of hydrogels
14.3 Self-healing hydrogels
14.4 Natural polymers for nerve tissue engineering
14.5 Hydrogels for nerve regeneration
14.6 Self-healing neuroprotective hydrogels and their biomedical applications
14.7 Advantages of polysaccharide-based self-healing hydrogels
14.8 Mechanism of self-healing hydrogels as neuroprotectives
14.9 Advances in self-healing hydrogels and future prospective
References
Chapter 15. Polysaccharide-based hydrogels for environmental applications
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Polysaccharides
15.3 Polysaccharide-based hydrogels
15.4 Polysaccharide-based hydrogels and their environmental applications
15.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. Superabsorbent polysaccharide hydrogels as nutrient carriers
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Polysaccharides as nutrient carriers
16.3 Applications of polysaccharide-based hydrogels as delivery systems
16.4 Conclusions and prospects
References
Chapter 17. Polysaccharide-based super moisture-absorbent hydrogels for sustainable agriculture applications
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Classification of superabsorbent hydrogels
17.3 Synthesis of polysaccharide-based superabsorbent hydrogels
17.4 Factors affecting the properties of superabsorbent hydrogels
17.5 Polysaccharide-based superabsorbent hydrogels for agricultural application
17.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 18. Polysaccharide hydrogels as emerging material for wastewater purification
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Polysaccharide hydrogels
18.3 Adsorption process
18.4 Adsorption using polysaccharide hydrogels
18.5 Desorption and reusability of polysaccharide hydrogels
18.6 Conclusions, future perspectives, and limitations
References
Index

Shakeel Ahmed

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. He is also an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Chemistry, at the Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his first degree in general science from the Government P.G. College Rajouri (University of Jammu) followed by his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, situated in New Delhi. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment. He has also published more than 20 books on either nanomaterials or green composites with international publishers.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India; Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Akbar Ali

Akbar Ali, Ph.D. is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, Union Territory of Ladakh, India. He completed his bachelor degree in Science (BSc.) from Islamia College of Science and Commerce, University of Kashmir and Master degree in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, A Central University, New Delhi, India. He obtained his doctorate degree in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His areas of research include Polymer Chemistry, specialized in Biological Macromolecules, Functionalization of Natural Polymers, Polymer- Iodine Complexes, Hydrogel Chemistry, and Green Chemistry, and for which he has co-authored a number of book chapters in the areas of polymers.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, Union Territory of Ladakh, India