Hydrogels: Synthesis and Applications
Author(s): Jayalakshmi Prasanna Kumary*
Abstract
Because of biochemical or "physical bridge" of each polymeric chain, hydrogel addresses to Three-Dimensional (3D) framework of hydrophilic polymeric matrix that may expand in ?��d and absorb ample amount of water while maintaining their structure. Hydrogel products are a set of polymer composites with hydrophilic composition that allows them to bind large amount of water in three-dimensional structures. Widespread use of such objects in a range of new and environmental settings is regarded as crucial. Natural hydrogels were gradually phased out in favour of engineered hydrogels, which have an increased water integration cap, a longer service life, and wider range of synthetic chemical assets. Hydrogels have been around for a generation and are still used in a variety of methodologies ranging from industrial to normal. The production, characteristics, and applications of hydrogels have been subject of several ��ec�?�c articles, audits, and monographs. This article discusses main points and limited applications of hydrogels centred on old and new formulations in this.