In this chapter, polyelectrolyte intelligent gels are examined along three broad lines. The effects of different physical, chemical, and biological stimuli on gels' responses are analyzed and mechanisms of response are outlined. The broad range of biomedical applications of smart gels is reviewed and limits and perspectives of the proposed techniques and devices are critically discussed. Finally, continuous modeling of gel electromechanochemistry is described, providing quantitative tools to assess swelling equilibrium conditions and coupled kinetics.
Polyelectrolyte Intelligent Gels: Design and Applications
Piero Chiarelli
2012
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In this chapter, polyelectrolyte intelligent gels are examined along three broad lines. The effects of different physical, chemical, and biological stimuli on gels' responses are analyzed and mechanisms of response are outlined. The broad range of biomedical applications of smart gels is reviewed and limits and perspectives of the proposed techniques and devices are critically discussed. Finally, continuous modeling of gel electromechanochemistry is described, providing quantitative tools to assess swelling equilibrium conditions and coupled kinetics.File in questo prodotto:
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