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Recent Advances in Functional Adhesives for Biomedical Applications explores the critical role of rapid tissue management in cases of trauma, accidents, and surgical procedures. Traditional suturing techniques, although widely used, can be time-consuming, uncomfortable, and damaging to delicate tissues, requiring skilled professionals. This book examines the emergence of tissue adhesives as viable alternatives, discussing their limitations and the ongoing research to create improved functional adhesives. These developments aim to offer safer, more effective solutions for tissue repair and wound management in healthcare settings. Beyond the advancements in adhesive technology, the book provides a comprehensive overview of historical developments and current market trends in tissue adhesive use. It delves into the underlying chemistry of tissue adhesion, offering readers a deeper understanding of how these materials interact with biological tissues. Additionally, the book reviews various types of functional tissue adhesives designed for multifunctional applications, detailing their specific biomedical uses.

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Author:   Sougata Jana (Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Asansol, West Bengal, India) ,  Santanu Ghosh, PhD (Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing
ISBN:  

9780443335389

ISBN 10:   0443335389
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   01 May 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. Historical evolution, global market and industry trend of bioadhesives for biomedical uses 2. Chemistry of bioadhesion and evaluation parameters of bioadhesives 3. Synthetic polymer-based bioadhesives and their biomedical applications 4. Polysaccharide-based bioadhesives and their biomedical applications 5. Natural resource-based bioadhesives 6. Nature-inspired bioadhesives for robust wet adhesion and their biomedical applications 7. Protein-engineered bioadhesives and their biomedical applications 8. Nanocomposite-based adhesives and their biomedical applications 9. Adhesive hydrogels in biomedical applications 10. Mucoadhesives and their biomedical applications 11. Dental adhesives 12. Multifunctional bioadhesives and their biomedical application

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Dr. Sougata Jana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Asansol, India. His research focuses on the modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, formulation development, such as oral drug delivery, transdermal drug delivery, preparation and characterization of drug-loaded microspheres, micro-particles, nanoparticles and gels, and development of interpenetrating networking systems for drug delivery. Dr Santanu Ghosh is an Assistant Professor at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India. His research interest include the development of nanomaterials, functional polymers and nanocomposite polymers for diverse biomedical applications

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