Author Unknown Additional authorThakur, Vijay Kumar Publisher Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. (Singapore, 2018) Language(eng) English ISBN9789811060809 SeriesGels horizons: from science to smart materials Edition1st ed. SubjectPOLYMERS; NoteUnknown AbstractThis book summarizes the recent advances in the science and engineering of polymer-gel-based materials in different fields. It also discusses the extensive research developments for the next generation of smart materials. It takes an in-depth look at the current perspectives and market opportunities while pointing to new possibilities and applications. The book addresses important topics such as stimuli responsive polymeric nanoparticles for cancer therapy; polymer gel containing metallic materials; chemotherapeutic applications in oncology; conducting polymer-based gels and their applications in biological sensors; imprinted polymeric gels for pharmaceutical and biomedical purposes; applications of biopolymeric gels in the agricultural sector; application of polymer gels and their nanocomposites in electrochemistry; smart polyelectrolyte gels as a platform for biomedical applications; agro-based polymer gels and their application in purification of industrial water wastes; polymer gel composites for bio-applications. It will be of interest to researchers working in both industry and academia.

Number of pages1 online resource (xi, 414 p.) DimensionUnknown Other descriptionill. (in color.)