Main description:

This first book on nanohydrogels for biomedical applications is unique in discussing recent advancements in the field, resulting in a comprehensive, well-structured overview of nanocomposite and nanohydrogel materials. The first chapter introduces the two types of materials and their recent developments, while subsequent chapters discuss the synthesis and characterization, as well as their applications in biotechnological and biomedical fields. Finally, the book concludes with the outlook regarding future technology advances. An essential reference for researchers and academics in chemistry, pharmacy, microbiology, materials science and biomedical engineering.

Contents:

Development of Nanocelluloses and Nanohydrogels for Biosensors and Biodevices Toxicity Resistance of Nanocelluloses and Nanohydrogels towards Biomedicine Biochemical and Molecular Effects of Nanocelluloses and Nanohydrogels for Advanced Biotechnology and Biomedicine Antibacterial, Antimicrobial and Antiviral activity of Nanocellulose and Nanohydrogels for Wound Dressing Applications Chitosan-Mediated Fabrication of Devices by Layer-by-Layer Assembly and Their Biomedical Applications Gene-Based Delivery of Natural Chemotherapeutic Drugs by Hydrogel Polymers Nanocellulose from Natural Fibres for Tissue Engineering Recent Developments towards Drug Delivery and Wound Healing by Nanocelluloses Recent Advances in Nanocelluloses for Biomedical Applications Bacterial Nanocellulose Hydrogel as an Implant Material for Auricular Cartilage Regeneration Nanocellulose: Properties, Applications and Future Trends for Their Uses in the Biotechnology Sector Nanohydrogel-Based Stimuli-Responsive Nanosystems for Bioengineering Applications Nanogels as Photo-Responsive Materials for Multifunctional Bio-Related Applications Nanohydrogels for Delivering Macromolecular Therapeutics Progress in the Application of Intelligent Nanohydrogels in Pharmacy