Hydrogels are polymer networks infiltrated with water. Many biological hydrogels in animal
bodies such as muscles, heart valves, cartilages, and tendons possess extreme mechanical …

CO2-responsive materials undergo a change in chemical or physical properties in response
to the introduction or removal of CO2. The use of CO2 as a stimulus is advantageous as it is …

This monograph presents a general mathematical theory for biological growth. It provides
both a conceptual and a technical foundation for the understanding and analysis of …

Nanogels have emerged as a versatile hydrophilic platform for encapsulation of guest
molecules with a capability to respond to external stimuli that can be used for a multitude of …

The administration of drugs, as a main challenge of pharmaceutical and medicinal
applications, has certainly benefited from the application of synthetic polymers. However …

Over the past few decades, advances in hydrogel technologies have spurred development
in many biomedical applications including controlled drug delivery. Many novel hydrogel …

Biopolymer microgels have considerable potential for their ability to encapsulate, protect,
and release bioactive components. Biopolymer microgels are small particles (typically 100 …

Microgels are commonly applied as solute carriers, where the size, density, and functionality
of the microgels depend on solute binding. As representatives for ionic solutes with high …

Hydrogels are cross-linked polymeric networks swollen in water, physiological aqueous
solutions or biological fluids. They are synthesized by a wide range of polymerization …

The network formation of crosslinked polymer hydrogels made via a free radical
polymerization mechanism is significantly influenced by the polymerization conditions. In …