Gels Handbook

Gels are considered to be one of the most promising novel materials of the 21st Century. Softness, gentleness, and ability to sense and accommodate environmental changes make gels unique materials with limitless potential in technological and medical applications. They are irreplaceable materials in the separation of molecules, control release of drugs, artificial skins and organs, sensors, actuators, chemical memories, and many other applications. The Gels Handbook has been written in response to the demand by researchers, engineers and doctors. It is an invaluable source of information for this rapidly growing field of science and technology. It covers the entire field from scientific basics to cutting edge applications of the materials. The contributors have been chosen from among the leading gel researchers, doctors, engineers, and patent officers in Japan. This 4-volume reference can be used as a text in the field or as an encyclopedia on gels in general and is a must for those involved in gel research or applications.Osada, Yoshihito is the author of 'Gels Handbook' with ISBN 9780123946904 and ISBN 0123946905.