Polymer gels : perspectives and applications /: perspectives and applications. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur, Stefan Ioan Voicu, editors.
• Editors: Thakur, Vijay Kumar, 1981-; Thakur, Manju Kumari; Voicu, Stefan Ioan
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; 1 Polymer-Based Responsive Hydrogel for Drug Delivery; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Swelling Properties of Hydrogel; 3 Mechanical Properties of Hydrogel; 4 Biocompatible Properties of Hydrogel; 5 Temperature-Responsive Hydrogels; 6 pH-Responsive Hydrogels; 7 Glucose-Sensitive Hydrogels; 8 Electric-Responsive Hydrogels; 9 Light-Sensitive Hydrogels; 10 Conclusion; References; 2 Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles; 3 pH-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles. 4 Temperature-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles5 Redox-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles; 6 Magnetic-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles; 7 Light-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles; 8 Ultrasound-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles; 9 Enzyme-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles; 10 Conclusion and Future Perspective; References; 3 The Application of High Polymer Materials in the Aspects of Seed Technology; Abstract; 1 Seed Coating and Pelleting; 1.1 Film Coating; 1.2 Seed Pelleting; 2 Thermoresponsive Hydrogel: High Polymer Materials. 3 Application of Thermoresponsive Hydrogel in Seed Technology for Chilling Resistance3.1 Synthesis of the P(NIPAm-co-BMA) Hydrogel; 3.2 The Characteristics of P(NIPAm-co-BMA) Hydrogel; 3.2.1 Lower Critical Solution Temperature Determination; 3.2.2 Swelling Measurement; 3.2.3 Drug Loading and Releasing; 3.3 The Application of P(NIPAm-Co-BMA) Hydrogel on Seeds; 4 Conclusion and Future Perspective; References; 4 Nanogels of Natural Polymers; Abstract; 1 Definition, Classification, and General Characteristics; 2 Preparation Methodologies. 2.1 Physical Methods Involving Self-assembly of Interactive Polymers2.1.1 Hydrogen Bonding; 2.1.2 Electrostatic Interaction (Ionotropic Gelation, Polyelectrolyte Complexation); Ionotropic Gelation; Polyelectrolyte Complexation (PEC); 2.1.3 Hydrophobic Effect; 2.2 Chemical Methods; 2.2.1 Emulsion Methods (Solvent Evaporation); Direct Emulsion Method (o/w); Inverse Emulsion Method (w/o); Inverse (Mini) Emulsion Method; Reverse Micellar Method or Inverse (Micro) Emulsion; 2.2.2 Michael Addition Reaction; 2.2.3 Free Radical Polymerization. Direct Emulsion Polymerization (o/w) or Precipitation PolymerizationInverse (Mini) Emulsion Polymerization; Inverse (Micro) Emulsion Polymerization; 2.2.4 Radiation Crosslinking; 2.3 Modern Techniques; 2.3.1 Photolithographic Technique; 2.3.2 Micromolding Method; 2.3.3 Microfluidic Systems; 3 Stimuli-Responsive Nanogels; 4 Polysaccharide-Based Nanogels; 4.1 Chitosan-Based Nanogels; 4.2 Pullulan-Based Nanogels; 5 Hyaluronic Acid (HA)-Based Nanogels; 5.1 Alginate-Based Nanogels; 5.2 Cyclodextrin-Based Nanogels; 5.3 Gum Acacia-Based Nanogels; 6 Protein-Based Nanogels; 6.1 Gelatine.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 620.1/9204; Polymer colloids; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference; Polymer colloids; Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Polymer Sciences; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811060809; 9811060800
• Related ISBNs: 9789811060793; 9811060797
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 19, 2018).
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