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Polymeric Gels

Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications

  • 2nd Edition - November 2, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kunal Pal, Miguel Cerqueira
  • Language: English

Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a strong… Read more

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Description

Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a stronger emphasis on practical translation, in a new, detailed collection of case studies. This updated edition is organized into three essential sections, opening with an introduction to polymeric gels and the technologies for their design and development. The second section systematically covers the subtypes of polymeric gels, dedicating each chapter to one subtype. Readers are guided through the core concepts, synthesis methods and preparation techniques, characterization, unique properties, and potential applications, allowing for a fundamental overview of each gel type. The final section focuses on key biomedical applications, supported by practical and clinical case studies to aid understanding and assist with translation from research to practice. Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers, academics, and postgraduate students new to biomedical polymeric gels who seek an in-depth overview. This book may also appeal to clinicians interested in exploring innovative biomaterial treatments.

Key features

  • Fully revised, including thorough updates throughout and brand-new content on aerogels, poloxamer hydrogels, and applications in biosensing, tissue engineering, and wound healing
  • Systematically guides readers through each gel subtype, thoroughly detailing the core concepts, characterization, properties, and biomedical applications for each
  • Utilises key methods and case studies to facilitate translation into research and therapeutics

Readership

Researchers, academics, and postgraduate students who are new to biomedical polymeric gels and wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the core principles, synthesis methods, class subtypes, and biomedical applications in this field; Appeals to an interdisciplinary audience due to the versatile nature of polymeric gels, including those in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering and materials chemistry, polymer science, regenerative medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences

Table of contents

Section One: Introduction to Polymeric Gels

1. Introduction to polymeric gels

2. Technology for development of hydrogels for biomedical applications

Section Two: Types of Polymeric Gels

3. Protein-based gels

4. Synthetic polymeric gels

5. Semi-IPNs and IPN-based hydrogels

6. Conducting polymer hydrogels

7. Poloxamer hydrogels

8. Filled hydrogels

9. Particle-loaded gels

10. Smart polymeric gels

11. Oleogels

12. Emulgels

13. Bigels

14. Magnetic gels

15. Aerogels

16. Antimicrobial polymeric gels

Section 3: Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Gels

17. Rapid prototyping for polymeric gels

18. Entrapment of essential oils in hydrogels for biomedical applications

19. Polymeric gels for tissue engineering applications

20. Polymeric gels for the controlled drug delivery applications

21. Polymeric gels for diagnostics applications

22. Polymeric gels for biosensing applications

23. Polymeric gels for cartilage tissue engineering

24. Polymeric gels for wound healing applications

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 2, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

KP

Kunal Pal

Dr. Kunal Pal is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India. His major research interests revolve around biomedical signal processing, biomedical equipment design, soft materials, and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI-cited journals of high repute.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India

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Miguel Cerqueira

Dr Miguel Cerqueira is a Staff Researcher at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal. His research focuses on developing sustainable, plant-based materials; polymer gels, specifically, oleogels; and innovative technologies such as encapsulation of functional compounds. He is the principal investigator for several research projects and has supervised over 20 Masters and PhD students. Dr Cerqueira has published more than 120 articles and is the editor of 6 books. In 2014, he won the Young Scientist Award, and in 2018, he joined the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" presented by Clarivate Analytics.

Affiliations and expertise
Staff Researcher, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal.