Title: Hydrogels, DNA, and RNA polypeptides for the preparation of biomaterials
Abstract: Hydrogels are water-insoluble, three-dimensional networks of polymer chains capable of holding large amounts of water. They are the first biomaterials designed for use in human body and are finding widespread biomedical applications. New methods of synthesis of hydrogels have revolutionized the field of biomaterials. The chapter deals with the different aspects of synthesis of hydrogels, its benefits, and limitations together with the different synthetic hydrogels such as the composite hydrogels, biodegradable hydrogels, superabsorbent hydrogels, and stimuli-sensitive hydrogels. Natural and biocompatible hydrogels such as the alginate-, chitosan-, and protein-based hydrogels are also discussed. The applications of hydrogels in tissue engineering, sensing, and artificial muscles are also discussed. A brief introduction to DNA and RNA along with DNA-based hydrogels is also included.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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