Multifunctional Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications - Hardcover

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Ricardo A. Pires is a Senior Researcher at 3B's (Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics) Research Group at University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal, and works part of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at University of Minho. He did his Ph.D. at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal in 2004. His research interests include supramolecular hydrogels, protein aggregation, and bionanomaterials.
 
Iva Pashkuleva is Principal Researcher at 3B's (Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics) Research Group at University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal. She also works for the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at University of Minho. She received her Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis from University of Sofia, Bulgaria in 2000 and worked there as Assistant Professor until 2002. Her research interests include glycan supramolecular systems, self-assembly, and cell-surface interactions.
 
Rui L. Reis is Director of 3B's (Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics) Research Group and Professor of Polymer Engineering at University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal. He is also the CEO of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, the Coordinator of the Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Global President of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) and the Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (Wiley). He received his Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from University of Minho in co-operation with Brunel University, UK. He has published more than 100 research articles and holds around 60 patents. His research interests include tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and biodegradable polymers.

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Comprehensive resource presenting a thorough overview of the biomedical applications of hydrogels

This book provides an overview of the development and applications of the clinically relevant hydrogels that are used particularly in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, it goes through the material from chemistry, materials science, biology, medicine, nanotechnology, and bioengineering points of view. Sample topics covered by the three well-qualified editors include:

• The design, functions, and developments of hydrogels
• Proteins and polysaccharides that mimic extracellular matrix
• Generation and applications of supramolecular hydrogels
• Design and functions of cell encapsulation systems

Multifunctional Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications is a useful all-in-one reference work for materials scientists, polymer chemists, and bioengineers which provides a comprehensive, contemporary understanding of hydrogels and their applications targeting a wide variety of pathologies.