Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogels

Dr. Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal is a Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He obtained his M.Sc. degree in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, in 1986 and his Ph.D. from Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan in 1997. Dr. Mondal was a Commonwealth Visiting Scholar at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in the UK during 2003-2004, Visiting Professor at the Hokkaido University in Japan during 2006-2007, and a Visiting Scientist at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia during 2009-2010. His research area includes natural polymers, cellulose and cellulose derivatives, textiles, and textile wet-processing. He is an author, co-author, or editor of more than 140 research articles, book chapters and seven books.

• Cellulose, superabsorbent and hydrogels.- Cellulose-based hydrogels.- Applications of cellulose-based hydrogels.- Other natural/biocompatible hydrogels.