Biomaterial-Based Hydrogels: Therapeutics Carrier and Tissue Regeneration

This book highlights recent advances in natural and synthetic biomaterials-based hydrogel for drug delivery carriers and tissue engineering. It covers key topics such as chitosan, alginate, gelatin, cyclodextrin, cellulose, starch, hyaluronic acid, dextran, collagen hydrogel, Injectable hydrogel magnetic hydrogel, DNA-based hydrogels, 3D printing of hydrogels, hydrogel for bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, etc. Each chapter develops a particular aspect of recent advances in biomaterial-based Hydrogels delivery systems to cover the importance, fabrication technology, characterization, evaluation, delivery of therapeutic and biomedical applications, and future perspectives. Written by a group of renowned scientists, chemists, biologists, and engineers from around the world, the book is designed as an important reference resource for scientists and researchers working on advanced biomaterials in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biomedical science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and material science for most updated findings and future research trends.

Sougata Jana has completed his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal., India. He has spent 14 years in pharmacy, including teaching, research, and health services. Sougata has published over 30 research and review articles in different national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has also edited 14 books and published more than 45 book chapters in edited books published by internationally renowned publishers. He is a reviewer for peer-reviewed International Journals. Sougata is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and holds an associateship with the Institution of Chemists (AIC), India. He successfully guided 17 postgraduate students in their research projects. Sougata is working on drug delivery science and technology, including modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, microparticles, nanoparticles, and semisolids and an interpenetrating network (IPN) system for controlled drug delivery.