Functionalized Nanoparticles Hydrogels for Wound Healing (Smart Nanomaterials Technology)

This book presents recent advancements in wound care systems using functionalized nanomaterials based hydrogels to prevent infection and promote wound healing. In clinical set-ups or hospitals, wound healing remains a challenging problem; a proper, efficient, and cost-effective wound management system is essential. Additionally, wounds infected with multiple antibiotic-resistant bacteria (MAR) opportunistic pathogens cause prolonged patient debility, increasing healthcare costs. The chapters in this book comprehensively introduce functionalized nanocomposite hydrogels and their application to wound healing. It describes the synthesis, fabrication, and properties of hydrogel systems such as metal nanoparticles, ceramic nanofiber, and polymer-based nanomedicine, to function as a wound dressing to promote repair and prevent infection. This book will appeal to clinical practitioners, researchers, engineers, and scientists interested in biomaterials for applications primarily in wound care and recovery.

Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal is Leading Expert in chemical biology and nano-omics, is Head of the Centre for Nanotechnology Science at Raiganj University. With a Ph.D. from the University of North Bengal, he has authored 80+ SCI publications, holds three patents, and has an impact score over 400. Recognized among the top 0.5% of global researchers (ScholarGPS) and top 3% in India (AD Scientific Index), his research focuses on chemical biology and nano-omics. Recipient of multiple honors, including the RSC Top Cited Paper Award, he serves on editorial boards and was recently named to the RSC Applied Interfaces Early Career Advisory Board.

Dr. Hironmoy Sarkar is presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, West Bengal. Dr. Sarkar is basically from Siliguri, West Bengal, and did his M.Sc. from Bangalore University and Ph.D. from Delhi University. Presently he is running an extramural research grant from Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. He was Awardee of community science activity grant 2023 from American Society of Microbiology. He has many impactful research papers in renowned journals like Journal of Antibiotics,  ACS Omega, JBSD, etc. His present research includes development of different drugs combination including nano-molecules to counter antibiotic resistance.

Dr. José Roberto Vega Baudrit is Leading Costa Rican Scientist in nanotechnology, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials. He holds a Ph.D. in nanotechnology from the University of Alicante, with specializations in biodegradable polymers and chemical engineering. As Acting Director of CeNAT-CONARE and Director of LANOTEC, he drives innovation, research, and public–private collaboration. Full Professor and Scientific Leader, he has published over 300 journal articles, holds five patents, and has mentored 50+ theses. Recognized as an “Innovation Champion,” he has advanced nanotechnology standards, circular economy practices, and science education in Costa Rica and Latin America.