The Mechanics of Hydrogels : Mechanical Properties, Testing, and Applications (Paperback)

1. Mechanical Characterization of Hydrogels
2. Micromechanical Characterization of Hydrogels
3. Inelastic Deformation Behavior of Hydrogels
4. Nonlinear Deformation Behavior of Hydrogels
5. Micro-scale Elastic Modulus of Hydrogels
6. Manufacturing Hydrogels with Controlled Mechanical Properties
7. Mechanical Testing of Hydrogels
8. Fracture Testing of Hydrogels
9. Indentation of Hydrogels
10. Rheological Characterization of Hydrogels
11. Hydrogel Swelling
12. Mechanical Properties of Cellularly Responsive Hydrogels
13. Numerical Modelling of Hydrogels
14. Modelling of Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels
15. Artificial Muscle Application of Hydrogel
16. Corneal Replacement by a Synthetic Hydrogel