Providing easy access to the subject both for those who are just starting to work in the field and for experienced professionals, this book presents a broad survey of hydrogel synthesis, degradation, and use for drug delivery. Bringing information relevant to biodegradable hydrogels into one resource, the book covers the mechanisms of biodegradation, types of biodegradable hydrogels, chemical and physical gels, chemical and enzymatic degradation, and examples of biodegradable drug delivery systems. An authoritative reference, it gives readers a comprehensive, systematic, science-based reference that covers all aspects of biodegradable hydrogels.