TY - BOOK AU - Thakur,Vijay Kumar AU - Thakur,Manju Kumari AU - Voicu,Stefan Ioan ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Polymer Gels: Perspectives and Applications T2 - Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials, SN - 9789811060809 AV - R856-857 U1 - 610.28 23 PY - 2018/// CY - Singapore PB - Springer Singapore, Imprint: Springer KW - Biomedical engineering KW - Pharmaceutical technology KW - Polymers   KW - Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering KW - Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology KW - Polymer Sciences N1 - Acceso multiusuario N2 - This book summarizes the recent advances in the science and engineering of polymer-gel-based materials in different fields. It also discusses the extensive research developments for the next generation of smart materials. It takes an in-depth look at the current perspectives and market opportunities while pointing to new possibilities and applications. The book addresses important topics such as stimuli responsive polymeric nanoparticles for cancer therapy; polymer gel containing metallic materials; chemotherapeutic applications in oncology; conducting polymer-based gels and their applications in biological sensors; imprinted polymeric gels for pharmaceutical and biomedical purposes; applications of biopolymeric gels in the agricultural sector; application of polymer gels and their nanocomposites in electrochemistry; smart polyelectrolyte gels as a platform for biomedical applications; agro-based polymer gels and their application in purification of industrial water wastes; polymer gel composites for bio-applications. It will be of interest to researchers working in both industry and academia UR - http://148.231.10.114:2048/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6080-9 ER -