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Title Biomedical hydrogels : biochemistry, manufacture, and medical applications / edited by Steve Rimmer.

Imprint Cambridge, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Woodhead Publishing, 2011.

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Description 1 online resource (x, 269 pages) : illustrations
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Woodhead Publishing in materials
Woodhead Publishing in materials.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note Print version record.
Summary Hydrogels are very important for biomedical applications because they can be chemically manipulated to alter and control the hydrogel's interaction with cells and tissues. Their flexibility and high water content is similar to that of natural tissue, making them extremely suitable for biomaterials applications. Biomedical hydrogels explores the diverse range and use of hydrogels, focusing on processing methods and novel applications in the field of implants and prostheses. Part one of this book concentrates on the processing of hydrogels, covering hydrogel swelling behaviour, superabsorbent cellulose-based hydrogels and regulation of novel hydrogel products, as well as chapters focusing on the structure and properties of hydrogels and different fabrication technologies. Part two covers existing and novel applications of hydrogels, including chapters on spinal disc and cartilage replacement implants, hydrogels for ophthalmic prostheses and hydrogels for wound healing applications. The role of hydrogels in imaging implants in situ is also discussed. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Biomedical hydrogels is an excellent reference for biomedical research scientists and engineers in industry and academia, as well as others involved in research in this area, such as research clinicians. Examines the diverse range and use of hydrogels, focusing on processing methods and novel applicationsComprehensive book explores the structure and properties of hydrogels and different fabrication technologiesCovers important areas such as processing of hydrogels, covering hydrogel swelling behaviour, superabsorbent cellulose-based hydrogels and regulation of novel hydrogel products.
Contents Cover; Biomedical hydrogels: Biochemistry, manufacture andmedical applications; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Part I Processing of hydrogels; 1Hydrogel swelling behavior and its biomedical applications; 1.1 Basics of hydrogels; 1.2 Swelling of hydrogels: water diffusion into hydrogels; 1.3 Stimulus-responsive hydrogels; 1.4 Examples of environment-sensitive hydrogels; 1.5 Future trends; 1.6 References; 2Superabsorbent cellulose-based hydrogels for biomedical applications; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cellulose-based hydrogels and crosslinking strategies.
2.3 Hydrogel properties and thermodynamics2.4 Applications; 2.5 Conclusions; 2.6 References; 3Synthesis of hydrogels for biomedical applications: control of structure and properties; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Cross-linking of high molecular weight polymers; 3.3 Copolymerization with multi-functional monomers; 3.4 Multiphase hydrogels; 3.5 Functional hydrogels; 3.6 Conclusion; 3.7 References; 4Processing and fabrication technologies for biomedical hydrogels; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Applications; 4.3 Gelation; 4.4 Physical crosslinking; 4.5 Photopolymerization and photopatterning.
4.6 Stereolithography4.7 Two-photon laser scanning photolithography; 4.8 Processing of multicomponent hydrogels; 4.9 Future trends; 4.10 Acknowledgements; 4.11 References; 5Regulation of novel biomedical hydrogel products; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Regulatory jurisdictions; 5.3 Regulatory frameworks; 5.4 Risk-based device classification; 5.5 Non-clinical testing; 5.6 Clinical data and studies; 5.7 Marketing authorization processes; 5.8 Quality system requirements; 5.9 Post-market requirements; 5.10 Future trends; 5.11 Sources of further information and advice; Part II Applications of hydrogels.
6Spinal disc implants using hydrogels6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Intervertebral disc; 6.3 Disc implant; 6.4 Conclusion; 6.5 References; 7Hydrogels for intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic prostheses; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Intraocular lenses; 7.3 Vitreous substitutes; 7.4 Tissue adhesives; 7.5 Conclusions; 7.6 Acknowledgements; 7.7 References; 8 Cartilage replacement implants using hydrogels; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Historical background in cartilage repair and injury: existing therapies; 8.3 First and second generation tissue engineering; 8.4 Third generation tissue engineering; 8.5 Future trends.
8.6 References9Hydrogels for wound healing applications; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Requirements of an ideal wound care system; 9.3 Hydrogels for wound healing applications; 9.4 Natural hydrogels for wound healing applications; 9.5 Synthetic and other hydrogels for wound healing applications; 9.6 Commercial dressings; 9.7 Future trends; 9.8 Conclusion; 9.9 References; 9.10 Appendix: list of abbreviations; 10 Imaging hydrogel implants in situ; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Rationale for imaging implants in situ.
Subject Colloids in medicine.
Gels (Pharmacy)
Biomedical materials.
Hydrogels
Biocompatible Materials
Colloïdes en médecine.
Gels (Pharmacie)
Biomatériaux.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Atlases.
MEDICAL -- Essays.
MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
Gels (Pharmacy)
Biomedical materials
Colloids in medicine
Hydrogel
Added Author Rimmer, Steve, Dr.
Other Form: Print version: 9781845695903 1845695909
ISBN 0857091387 (electronic bk.)
9780857091383 (electronic bk.)
9781845695903 (print ; alk. paper)
1845695909 (print ; alk. paper)
Standard No. AU@ 000061137896
DEBBG BV042316741
DEBSZ 414266943
GBVCP 800234588
NLGGC 363999221
NZ1 15564113
AU@ 000055895758

 
    
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