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  • Biomedical Hydrogels: Biochemistry, Manufacture and Medical Applications

    Biomedical Hydrogels by Rimmer, Steve;

    Biochemistry, Manufacture and Medical Applications

    Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials;

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    Product details:

    • Publisher Elsevier Science
    • Date of Publication 19 August 2016

    • ISBN 9780081017418
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages288 pages
    • Size 233x155 mm
    • Weight 400 g
    • Language English
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    Long description:

    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.

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    Table of Contents:

    Part I: Processing of hydrogels

    Chapter 1: Hydrogel swelling behavior and its biomedical applications

    Abstract:

    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

    Chapter 2: Superabsorbent cellulose-based hydrogels for biomedical applications

    Abstract:

    2.1 Introduction

    2.2 Cellulose-based hydrogels and crosslinking strategies

    2.3 Hydrogel properties and thermodynamics

    2.4 Applications

    2.5 Conclusions

    Chapter 3: Synthesis of hydrogels for biomedical applications: control of structure and properties

    Abstract:

    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

    Chapter 4: Processing and fabrication technologies for biomedical hydrogels

    Abstract:

    4.1 Introduction

    4.2 Applications

    4.3 Gelation

    4.4 Physical crosslinking

    4.5 Photopolymerization and photopatterning

    4.6 Stereolithography

    4.7 Two-photon laser scanning photolithography

    4.8 Processing of multicomponent hydrogels

    4.9 Future trends

    4.10 Acknowledgements

    Chapter 5: Regulation of novel biomedical hydrogel products

    Abstract:

    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

    Chapter 6: Spinal disc implants using hydrogels

    Abstract:

    6.1 Introduction

    6.2 Intervertebral disc

    6.3 Disc implant

    6.4 Conclusion

    Chapter 7: Hydrogels for intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic prostheses

    Abstract:

    7.1 Introduction

    7.2 Intraocular lenses

    7.3 Vitreous substitutes

    7.4 Tissue adhesives

    7.5 Conclusions

    7.5 Acknowledgements

    Chapter 8: Cartilage replacement implants using hydrogels

    Abstract:

    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

    Chapter 9: Hydrogels for wound healing applications

    Abstract:

    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

    9.10 Appendix: list of abbreviations

    Chapter 10: Imaging hydrogel implants in situ

    Abstract:

    10.1 Introduction

    10.2 Rationale for imaging implants in situ

    10.3 Imaging modalities and their advantages and disadvantages for the in situ imaging of hydrogel implants

    10.4 Challenges of imaging in situ

    10.5 Contrast enhancement

    10.6 Characterization of implants (in vitro and in vivo)

    10.7 Characterization of in vivo healing

    10.8 Conclusions

    10.9 Sources of further information and advice

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