Full Description
Injectable smart hydrogels possess various properties that enable the development of new minimally invasive approaches to avoid problems associated with traditional implants. Researchers in academia and industry will learn the range of synthetic strategies used to produce this emerging class of biomaterials. Clinicians will also be inspired by the range of applications demonstrated to advance surgical procedures.
The editors have brought together a global authorship to ensure that this book presents the state-of-the-art in materials engineering and therapeutics. Their knowledge and experience will help the reader develop better knowledge of the field and inspire new innovations, that cover a range of areas such as regenerative medicine, cancer therapy, and drug delivery.
Contents
Injectable Smart Hydrogels: Introduction, Preparation, and Applications;Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Injectable Smart Hydrogels;Characterization of Injectable Smart Hydrogels;Emerging Developments and Prospects of Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Bioelectronics;Cross-linking Strategies for the Designing of Smart Injectable Hydrogels;Click Chemistry-based Injectable Smart Hydrogels;Polysaccharide-based Injectable Smart Hydrogels;Protein-based Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications;Injectable Smart Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for the Treatment of Microbial Infections;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Wound Management;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Ophthalmic Applications;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration;Smart Injectable Hydrogels for Craniomaxillofacial Bone Regeneration;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Myocardial Infarction Therapy;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Spinal Cord Regeneration;Injectable Smart Hydrogels for Local Cancer Therapy;Current and Future Prospects of Injectable Smart Hydrogels
