The applications of hydrogels / Mario Daniel Ninago, Olivia Valeria López, María Fernanda Horst, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fernanda Horst, María, editor.

López, Olivia Valeria, editor.

Ninago, Mario Daniel, editor.

Series:

Chemistry Research and Applications

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Colloids in medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (300 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2021]

Summary:

"The present book summarizes the basic and fundamental aspects of hydrogel use in different industries, such as biotechnological, pharmaceutical, pollutant removal, circular economy, and food applications, among others. This book provides a useful resource for professionals and researchers actively involved in the development of synthetic and natural hydrogels, as well as postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows in materials sciences. The book is divided into six chapters contributed by experts in their research fields in order to provide a clear overview of each topic that describes "The application of hydrogels.""-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Post-Synthesis Modification of Polymers for the Development of Functional Dynamic Covalent Hydrogels

Abstract

Introduction

Cross-Linked Polymers

Rigid Cross-Linked Polymers

Expandable Cross-Linked Polymers

Structure/Property Relationship and Applications of Hydrogels

Nano-Scaled Hydrogels

Smart Hydrogels

Post-Synthetic Modification of Hydrogels

Hydrogels Containing Reversible Bonds

Diels Alder

Disulfide

Boronate Ester

Thioester

Allyl Sulfide

Alkoxyamine

Schiff Base

Hydrazone and Oxime

Αlpha-Oxoaldehyde-Containing Hydrogels

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Biographical Sketches

Chapter 2

Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels and Their Applications in Diverse Fields

Chemical Nature

Source

Cross-Linked Hydrogels

Ionic Hydrogels

Degradability of Hydrogels

Mechanism of Responsiveness

Thermo-Responsive Hydrogels

pH-Responsive Hydrogels

Light-Responsive Hydrogels

Redox-Responsive Hydrogels

Analyte-Responsive Hydrogels

Dual or Multi-Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels

Applicability

Water Remediation

Drug Delivery and Wound Dressings

Food and Agriculture

Shape Memory Materials

Smart Membranes

About the Authors

Chapter 3

Conventional and Innovative Food Applications of Alginate-Based Hydrogels

Restructured Foods

Immobilization and Encapsulation

Encapsulation of Probiotics

Immobilization of Enzymes

Clarification and Filtration of Grape Must

Fruit Juice Clarification

Absorption of Heavy Metal Ions

Food Packaging and Coatings

Chapter 4

Hydrogels Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate and Itaconic Acid as Controlled Drug Release Systems

Abstract.

Introduction

Polymeric Hydrogels Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate and Itaconic Acid Loaded with Active Agents as Controlled Release Systems

Biocompatibility of P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

Oxaprozin and Its Complexes with Mn(II), Zn(II), Co(II) and Cu(II)/P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels as Controlled Release Systems

Swelling and Transport Properties of P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels and P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels Loaded with Oxaprozin and Its Complexes with Mn(II), Zn(II), Co(II), and Cu(II)

In Vitro Controlled OXA Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

In Vitro Controlled Mnoxa and Znoxa Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

In Vitro Controlled CuOXA and CoOXA Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

Cu2+, Zn2+, and Ag+ Ions/P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels as Controlled Release Systems

Swelling and Transport Properties of P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels and P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels Loaded with Cu2+, Zn2+ and Ag+ Ions

In Vitro Controlled Metal Ions Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

In Vitro Controlled Cu2+ Ions Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

In Vitro Controlled Zn2+ Ions Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

In Vitro Controlled Ag+ Ions Release from P(HEA/IA) Hydrogels

Chapter 5

Alginate Loaded Montmorillonite Beads: Adsorption of Cationic Pollutants

Alginate and Montmorillonite Clay Structures

Alginate

Montmorillonite

Alginate Hydrogel Loaded with Montmorillonite Clay

Synthesis of Alginate-Montmorillonite Beads

Characterization of Alginate-Montmorillonite Beads

Infrared Spectroscopy

Powder X-Ray Diffraction

Thermal Analysis (TG - DSC)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Electrophoretic Mobility

Adsorption

Paraquat Adsorption Isotherms onto Alginate- Montmorillonite Beads.

Brilliant Green Dye (BG) Kinetics Adsorption onto Montmorillonite-Alginate Beads

Shrinking Core Model (SCM)

Application of Shrinking Core Model

BG Adsorption onto A-Mt70

Chapter 6

Environmental Application of Alginate Hydrogel Composites: Impact on Heavy Metals and Pharmaceutical Pollutants Removal

Materials Applied for Environmental Remediation: Pollutant's Removal

Alginate Composites and Alginate Immobilized Minerals Synthesis and Heavy Metals Adsorption

Main Mechanisms of Heavy Metals Adsorption onto Hydrogel Alginate Matrix

Heavy Metal Contaminated Sites: Management and Technological Devices Applied for Heavy Metals Removal

Clay-Hydrogel Composites and Alginate Immobilized Minerals for Pharmaceutical Compounds Adsorption

About the Author

About the Editors

Index

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-68507-256-9

OCLC:

1283496210