Hydrogel Tissue Analogues provides an overview of the critical role of novel hydrogels in tissue engineering and biomedicine. Structured into three parts, this book guides readers through the latest advances in hydrogel technology. Part one offers an in-depth look at state-of-the-art hydrogel processing, including biomimetic strategies and ground-breaking bioprinting approaches. It also covers rheological characterization and its biomedical applications. Part two showcases the diverse applications of hydrogels in tissue regeneration, spanning bone, adipose, cartilage, cardiac, intervertebral disc, and skin tissues. Additionally, it explores hydrogels for hemostasis, vascularization enhancement, and infectious disease treatment, along with their bioadhesive properties. Part three delves into the regulatory aspects surrounding hydrogel products, addressing emerging developments and commercially available solutions. Hydrogel Tissue Analogues is an essential resource for researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, polymer science, and regenerative medicine, who have an interest in hydrogel-based biomedical solutions.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction, Preparation and Characterization of Hydrogels1. Introduction to Hydrogels
2. Preparation of Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications: Biomimetic Approach
3. Bioprinting of Hydrogels
4. Rheological Characterization of Hydrogel and Implications for Biomedical Applications
Part 2: Application of Hydrogels
5. Bioadhesive Hydrogels
6. Tissue Sealants and Hemostatic Hydrogels
7. Hydrogels for Improving Angiogenesis
8. Hydrogels for Bone Regeneration
9. Hydrogels for Cartilage Regeneration
10. Hydrogels for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration
11. Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Using Hydrogel Implants
12. Hydrogels for Adipose Tissue Engineering
13. Hydrogels for Skin Regeneration
14. Hydrogels for Infectious Diseases
15. Hydrogels in Dentistry
Part 3: Regulation and Clinical Applications of Hydrogels
16. Regulation of Hydrogel-based Products for Biomedical Applications
17. Clinically used Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Authors
Rangasamy Jayakumar Professor, Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Deemed University), Kerala, India.Rangasamy Jayakumar is a Professor at the Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Deemed University), Kerala, India. He received his PhD degree in polymer chemistry from Anna University, Chennai, India (2002) and MSc degree from Bharathidasan University.
Arun Kumar Rajendran Senior Researcher, School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, the Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Arun Kumar Rajendran is a Senior Researcher at the School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. His current research focuses on materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, especially biopolymers and bioceramics. He was awarded his bachelors in dental surgery (B.D.S.) from Bharath University, Chennai, India (2010) and Master of technology (Nanosciene and Technology) from Amrita Vishwavidhyapeetham University, Kochi, India. He obtained his Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan (2019), along with the prestigious MEXT scholarship. His current role is supported by the prestigious KRF-Brain Pool fellowship awarded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) (2020-present). He has around 20 international publications with more than 850 citations. He has also authored 3 book chapters and presented his works in various international conferences. He has won several best presentation awards for his works in the conferences. He also volunteers as a peer-reviewer in some of the international journals.
