Nanocomposite Hydrogels: Advances in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

Ultrasoundtriggered drug delivery using stimuliresponsive hydrogels-Explore how ultrasound can activate drug delivery systems, allowing for precise control over the release of drugs from stimuliresponsive hydrogels

Nanotechnology-This chapter covers the fundamentals of nanotechnology and its integration with hydrogels, focusing on the engineering of nanomaterials to improve drug delivery systems

Nanocomposite-Delve into the synthesis and properties of nanocomposites, focusing on their ability to enhance the mechanical and biological properties of hydrogels in biomedical applications

Hydrogel-Understand the fundamental principles of hydrogels, including their structure, properties, and diverse applications, particularly in drug delivery and wound healing

Nanoparticle drug delivery-Learn about nanoparticle systems used in drug delivery, emphasizing their advantages in targeted and controlled release therapies, a core theme of this book

Polymer nanocomposite-Investigate the role of polymer nanocomposites in improving the stability and performance of hydrogels, a crucial aspect for their use in medical fields

Hydrogel dressing-This chapter discusses the use of hydrogels in dressing materials, highlighting their role in promoting wound healing through controlled moisture release

Dextran drug delivery systems-A focus on dextranbased drug delivery systems, exploring how these polysaccharides can be used to enhance the efficiency of nanoparticle drug delivery

Nanomaterials-Delve into the types and properties of nanomaterials used in hydrogels, exploring how they contribute to the development of advanced drug delivery technologies

Gel-Understand the nature of gels, particularly in the context of nanocomposite hydrogels, and their crucial role in the design of controlled drug release systems

Chitosan-This chapter examines the use of chitosan, a biopolymer, in the development of drug delivery systems, highlighting its biocompatibility and versatility

Smart polymer-Learn about smart polymers and their ability to respond to environmental stimuli, playing a significant role in enhancing the functionality of hydrogels

Sodium polyacrylate-Explore the role of sodium polyacrylate in the development of hydrogels, focusing on its ability to absorb and retain large amounts of water

Selfhealing hydrogels-Investigate selfhealing hydrogels, which are capable of recovering from damage, providing exciting possibilities for biomedical applications

Nanofabrics-Explore the emerging field of nanofabrics, their potential applications in drug delivery systems, and their integration with hydrogels

Applications of nanotechnology-This chapter covers the broad applications of nanotechnology in medicine, from diagnostics to therapeutic drug delivery, emphasizing its relevance to hydrogels

Nanochemistry-Learn about the chemical principles behind nanotechnology and its implications for the design and application of nanocomposite hydrogels

Green nanotechnology-Discover the growing importance of green nanotechnology, which aims to make nanocomposites more sustainable and environmentally friendly for medical use

Nanomedicine-This chapter focuses on the role of nanomedicine, highlighting how nanocomposite hydrogels play a vital role in the treatment of various diseases through targeted therapies

Nanogel-The final chapter discusses nanogels, a type of nanocomposite hydrogel, and their use in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and other medical applications