ABSTRACT
Cryogel (CRG) is a cross-linked form of hydrogel (HDG) synthesized at subzero temperature via freeze-drying technique with unique features including broad surface area, 3-D sponge-appearing architecture, controlled porosity, low-weight, mechanical strength and so on. However, in order to enlarge their scope of applications, thereby limiting their deficiencies, nanoparticulates are embedded within these materials to enhance their performances resulting in the fabrication of cryogel nanoarchitectures. Therefore, this paper elucidates recently emerging trends in development, fabrication, characterization, features and multifarious applications of cryogel polymeric nanoarchitectures.
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria is acknowledged.
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Ifeanyi J. Okoye
Ifeanyi OkoyeIfeanyi Okoye is a Lecturer with Unizik Nigeria and presently a Doctoral Researcher with Pittsburg University, USA.
Christopher Igwe Idumah
Christopher Igwe Idumah, Ph.D is a Lecturer with polymer engineering departement, Unizik, Nigeria.
James Ekuma Ogbu
James Ekuma Ogbu (Associate Professor) is a Lecturer in department of technology and vocational, Ebonyi state university, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Christopher Obi
Christopher Obi is a Lecturer in department of polymer engineering, Unizik, Nigeria.
Obinna Ezenkwa
Obinna Ezenkwa (Ph.D) is a Lecturer in department of technology and vocational, Ebonyi state university, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Ogah Anselm Ogah
Ogah Anselm Ph.D. is lecturers in department of polymer engineering, Unizik, Nigeria.
Martins Ibenta
Martin Ibenta is a Lecturer in department of polymer engineering, Unizik, Nigeria.