Recent Advances in Functional Adhesives for Biomedical Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443335389 ISBN 13: 9780443335389

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

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.

• Covers tissue-adhesives, one of the emerging materials being employed in biomedical industries
• Provides advanced information regarding the development and applications of adhesives technologies in the field of biomedical sciences
• Presents an overview of the development of various functional adhesives for biomedical applications
• Includes the latest developments in this fast-changing field

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. Sougata Jana is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Institute of Pharmacy, Bankura, 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

From the Back Cover

The prompt management of tissue injuries resulting from trauma, accidents or surgical procedures is critical. Such injuries could be life-threatening due to uncontrolled bleeding and wound-associated infections. Immediate closure of such exposed tissues is highly desirable in order to prevent unforeseen effects. The traditional method of suturing is laborious, unpleasant, damaging to the parenchymal tissues and requires specialized expertise. Tissue adhesives have emerged as a potential substitute. Commercially available tissue-adhesives possess various limitations. In this regard, great effort has been made to develop different functional tissue adhesives even for multifunctional applications. This book summarizes the advances in this field: historical background, market trends of the use of tissue adhesives, along with the chemistry behind the tissue adhesion. In addition, the book describes the development of various functional tissue adhesives and their respective biomedical applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443335389
• ISBN 13: 9780443335389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 518
• Editor: Jana