Polymeric gels : characterization properties and biomedical applications Polymeric Gels: Characterization Properties and Biomedical Applications covers the fundamentals and applications of polymeric gels. Particular emphasis is given to their synthesis properties and characteristics with topics such as natural synthetic and smart polymeric gels medical applications and advancements in conductive and magnetic gels presented. The book covers the basics and applications of hydrogels providing readers with a comprehensive guide on the types of polymeric gels used in the field of biomedical engineering