Functional Hydrogels

Preparation, Functionality, and Applications 2 Volume Set
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-3-527-35583-9
Verlag: Wiley-VCH GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 736 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm

This book serves as a definitive resource, encompassing the entire lifecycle of hydrogels?from their chemistry and synthesis to diverse applications and future potential. Each chapter delves deeply into key aspects of hydrogel research and technology, exploring the evolution and modern significance of functional hydrogels, foundational materials, methods of preparation, and innovations such as stimuli-responsive and hybrid hydrogels. The book examines advanced functionalities like self-healing and shape memory, showcasing the versatility of hydrogels in fields such as biomedicine, robotics, environmental solutions, agriculture, and food packaging. It also provides insights into technical evaluation, biocompatibility, regulatory standards, and eco-friendly advancements, while envisioning novel applications and sustainable practices in hydrogel design. Combining comprehensive scientific details with practical applications and forward-looking perspectives, this book is an invaluable reference for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative power of hydrogels.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fu, Guodong

Kalulu, Mulenga

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Physik der weichen Materie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Supramolekularchemie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Volume 1:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Functional Hydrogels
Chapter 2: Chemistry and Components of Functional Hydrogels
Chapter 3: Advanced Functionalization of Hydrogels
Chapter 4: Defining and Exploring Smart Hydrogels
Chapter 5: Advanced Characterization Techniques for Functional Hydrogels
Chapter 6: Safety and Biocompatibility of Functional Hydrogels
Chapter 7: Environmental Impact and Degradability of Hydrogels
Chapter 8: Future Directions in Hydrogel Research
Chapter 9: Vision for Sustainable and Safe Hydrogel Technologies
 
Volume 2:
Chapter 10: Shape-Memory Hydrogels and Applications as Actuators
Chapter 11: Functional Hydrogels in Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine
Chapter 12: Biomedical and Therapeutic Applications of Hydrogels
Chapter 13: Hydrogels in Soft Robotics
Chapter 14: Hydrogels in Wearable Devices
Chapter 15: Bioprinting of Hydrogels
Chapter 16: Hydrogels for Bioelectronics
Chapter 17: Environmental and Agricultural Applications
Chapter 18: Hydrogels for Food and Packaging Industries

Über Autor(innen)

Fu Guodong is Professor in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Southeast University, China. His work focuses on smart functional materials, especially hydrogels, for advancements in soft matter actuators and sustainable innovations.
 
Mulenga Kalulu is a Special Research Fellow of School of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, University of Zambia. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. at Southeast University under Prof. Fu Guodong. His research focuses on smart hydrogels, actuators, sensors, conductive nanomaterials, and polymer synthesis.