Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels
Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Presents recent updates and developments in the field of polysaccharide-based hydrogels

Shakeel Ahmed (Edited by), Akbar Ali (Edited by)

9780323993418, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 4 September 2023

674 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm, 0.45 kg

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.

1. Introduction to hydrogels
2. Polysaccharide-based hydrogels: History and chronological developments
3. Physical and chemical properties of polysaccharides-based hydrogels
4. Functionalized Polysaccharides Based Hydrogels: Spanking Accession in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicines
5. Thermal, Rheological and mechanical properties of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
6. Click Chemistry a Promising Tool to Develop Polysaccharide-based Hydrogels
7. Polysaccharide-based novel conductive hydrogels
8. Polysaccharide-based superabsorbent hydrogels
9. Sophisticated techniques for characterization of polysaccharide hydrogels
10. Polysaccharide based antimicrobial hydrogels as wound dressing materials
11. Polysaccharide based hydrogel scaffolds for the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells to treat Diabetes
12. Advancement in hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels and applications
13. Polysaccharide based responsive hydrogels for skin regeneration
14. Polysaccharide based responsive hydrogels for nerve regeneration
15. Polysaccharides-based hydrogels for environmental applications
16. Superabsorbent hydrogels of polysaccharide as nutrient carriers
17. Polysaccharide-based super moisture absorbent hydrogels for sustainable agriculture applications
18. Polysaccharide hydrogels as emerging material for wastewater purification
19. Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of polysaccharide: Structure-activity relationship

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Biotechnology [TCB], Biomedical engineering [MQW]