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Biosynthetic Polymers for Medical Applications
This book provides an exploration of the fundamentals of biosynthetic polymers and the techniques used in their medical applications due to their favorable properties, including degradability and biocompatibility, along with their usage in tissue engineering and the further uses of polymers for other medical applications
Laura Poole-Warren (Edited by), Penny Martens (Edited by), Rylie Green (Edited by)
9781782421054, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 25 November 2015
358 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.5 kg
Biosynthetic Polymers for Medical Applications provides the latest information on biopolymers, the polymers that have been produced from living organisms and are biodegradable in nature. These advanced materials are becoming increasingly important for medical applications due to their favorable properties, such as degradability and biocompatibility. This important book provides readers with a thorough review of the fundamentals of biosynthetic polymers and their applications. Part One covers the fundamentals of biosynthetic polymers for medical applications, while Part Two explores biosynthetic polymer coatings and surface modification. Subsequent sections discuss biosynthetic polymers for tissue engineering applications and how to conduct polymers for medical applications.
1. Introduction to biomedical polymers and biocompatibility 2. Non-degradable polymers for Biomedical applications 3. Biodegradable/Bioerodible polymers for medical applications 4. Bio-inspired antimicrobial polymers 5. Plasma modifications for direct cell growth and response 6. Stent coatings for blood compatibility 7. Degradable hydrogel systems 8. Hydrogels and angiogenesis 9. Engineering biosynthetic encapsulation systems 10. Conducting Biosynthetic Polymers as Biomaterials 11. Conducting polymers for neural interface applications 12. Degradable Conjugated conducting Polymers and Nerve Guidance
Subject Areas: Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP], Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]
