{"product_id":"handbook-of-polymers-for-pharmaceutical-technologies-biodegradable-polymers-hardback-9781119041429","title":"Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies, Biodegradable Polymers (Hardback) 9781119041429","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHandbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies, Biodegradable Polymers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVijay Kumar Thakur (Edited by), VK Thakur (Author), Manju Kumari Thakur (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119041429, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 November 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.6 x 18.4 x 3.6 cm, 1.247 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolymers are one of the most fascinating materials of the present era finding their applications in almost every aspects of life. Polymers are either directly available in nature or are chemically synthesized and used depending upon the targeted applications.Advances in polymer science and the introduction of new polymers have resulted in the significant development of polymers with unique properties.  Different kinds of polymers have been and will be one of the key in several applications in many of the advanced pharmaceutical research being carried out over the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 4-partset of books contains precisely referenced chapters, emphasizing different kinds of polymers with basic fundamentals and practicality for application in diverse pharmaceutical technologies. The volumes aim at explaining basics of polymers based materials from different resources and their chemistry along with practical applications which present a future direction in the pharmaceutical industry. Each volume offer deep insight into the subject being treated.                                     \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume 1: Structure and Chemistry\u003cbr\u003eVolume 2: Processing and Applications\u003cbr\u003eVolume 3: Biodegradable Polymers\u003cbr\u003eVolume 4: Bioactive and Compatible Synthetic\/Hybrid Polymers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Bioactive Polysaccharides of Vegetable and Microbial Origins: An Overview 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiuseppina Tommonaro, Annarita Poli, Paola Di Donato, Roberto Abbamondi Gennaro, Ilaria Finore and Barbara Nicolaus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Anticarcinogenic Polysaccharides 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Anti-inflammatory\/Immunostimulating Polysaccharides 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Antiviral Polysaccharides 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Antioxidant Polysaccharides 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Other Biotechnological Applications 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Chitosan: An Emanating Polymeric Carrier for Drug Delivery 33\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriti Girotra and Shailendra Kumar Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Preparation of Chitosan 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Biological Activities of Chitosan 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Pharmaceutical Applications of Chitosan 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Functionalization of Chitosan 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Fungi as Sources of Polysaccharides for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications 61\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFilomena Freitas, Christophe Roca and Maria A. M. Reis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Fungal Cell 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Polysaccharides Produced by Fungi 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Production and Extraction of Polysaccharides from Fungi 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Fungal Polysaccharides in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Commercial Exploitation of Fungal Polysaccharides in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Conclusion and Future Perspective 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Environmentally Responsive Chitosan-based Nanocarriers (CBNs) 105\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnkit Jain and Sanjay K. Jain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Graft Copolymerized CBNs 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 pH-Sensitive CBNs 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Thermosensitive CBNs 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 pH-Sensitive and Thermosensitive CBNs 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 pH- and Ionic-Sensitive CBNs 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Photosensitive CBNs 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Electrical-Sensitive CBNs 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Magneto-Responsive CBNs 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Chemo-Sensitive CBNs 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Biodegradation of Chitosan and Its Derivatives 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Toxicity of CBNs 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Biomass Derived and Biomass Inspired Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications 127\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eElisavet D. Bartzoka, Claudia Crestini and Heiko Lange\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Biodegradable Polymers in Biomedical Applications – Relevant Aspects 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Biodegradable Natural Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Micro- and Nanocrystalline Natural Polymers and Fibrils – General Regulative Considerations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Concluding Remarks and Outlook 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Modification of Cyclodextrin for Improvement of Complexation and Formulation Properties 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTapan K. Dash and V. Badireenath Konkimalla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Cyclodextrin and Its Degradation 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Complexation by CDs and Release 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Modifications and Scope with Respect to Pharmaceutical Application 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Concluding Remarks 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Cellulose-, Ethylene Oxide- and Acrylic-Based Polymers in Assembled Module Technology (Dome Matrix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e) 225\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCamillo Benetti, Paolo Colombo and Tin Wui Wong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Dome MatrixR Technology 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Polymers for Controlled Drug Release 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Cellulose Derivatives 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Acrylic Acid Polymers 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Polymethacrylates 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Polyethylene Oxide 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Conclusions 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Structured Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery 243\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNishi Mody, Udita Agrawal, Rajeev Sharma and S. P. Vyas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Classification 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Degradation Processes in Biodegradable Polymers 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Responsive Stimuli-Sensitive Polymers 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Conclusion and Future Prospects 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Current State of the Potential Use of Chitosan as Pharmaceutical Excipient 275\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Raquel Madureira, Bruno Sarmento and Manuela Pintado\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 The World of Pharmaceutical Excipients 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Chitosan 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Activities Found for Chitosan 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Properties of Chitosan 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Applications as a Pharmaceutical Excipient 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Modification of Gums: Synthesis Techniques and Pharmaceutical Benefits 299\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVikas Rana, Sunil Kamboj, Radhika Sharma and Kuldeep Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Synthesis of Modified Gums 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Characterization 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Pharmaceutical Applications of Modified Gums 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Conclusion and Future Prospective 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Biomaterials for Functional Applications in the Oral Cavity via Contemporary Multidimensional Science 365\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eV. Tamara Perchyonok, Vanessa Reher, Nicolaas Basson and Sias Grobler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Free Radical Formation, Antioxidants and Relevance in Health 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Oral Diseases: Oxidative Stress and the Role of Antioxidant Defenses in the Oral Cavity 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Biomaterials and Intelligent Design of Functional Biomaterials 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 \u003ci\u003eIn-Vitro \u003c\/i\u003eDevelopments of Free Radical Defense Mechanisms and Drug-Delivery Systems 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Practical \u003ci\u003eIn-Vitro \u003c\/i\u003eApplications of Chitosan-Based Functional Biomaterial Prototypes in Dentistry 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Conclusion 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Role of Polymers in Ternary Drug Cyclodextrin Complexes 413\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRenu Chadha, Madhu Bala, Parnika, Kunal Chadha and Maninder Karan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Cyclodextrins (Cycloamyloses, Cyclomaltoses, Schardinger Dextrins) 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Role of Biodegradable\/Water-Soluble Polymers in Efficacy of Inclusion Complexes 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Solubility, Dissolution and Bioavailability Enhancement: Case Studies 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Conclusion 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Collagen-Based Materials for Pharmaceutical Applications 439\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaniela Pamfil, Manuela Tatiana Nistor and Cornelia Vasile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Collagen Structure and Its Properties 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Preparation Methods of Collagen-Based Biomaterials 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Pharmaceutical Applications of Collagen-Based Products 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Natural Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients 483\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNazire Deniz Yılmaz, Gülbanu Koyundereli Çılgı and Kenan Yılmaz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Natural Polysaccharides 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Conclusion 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Structure, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Applications of Biodegradable Polymers 517\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMazhar Ul-Islam, Shaukat Khan, Muhammad Wajid Ullah and Joong Kon Park\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 History of Polymers 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Concept of Biodegradability 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Biodegradable Polymers and Their Classification 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Biocompatibility of Biodegradable Polymers 528\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Biodegradable Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Development of Various Biodegradable Polymer Systems for Drug Delivery 532\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Future Prospects 535\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Preparation and Properties of Biopolymers: A Critical Review 541\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelvaraj Mohana Roopan, T. 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Madhumitha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Nature of Biopolymers 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Common Biopolymers 544\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Biopolymers in Drug Development 545\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Biobased Polymers Production 548\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Properties of Biopolymers 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Engineering Biodegradable Polymers to Control Their Degradation and Optimize Their Use as Delivery and Theranostic Systems 557\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIlaria Armentano, Loredana Latterini, Nicoletta Rescignano, Luigi Tarpani, Elena Fortunati and Josè Maria Kenny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Nanotechnology 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Nanostructured Biodegradable Polymers 560\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Design Strategies for Fluorescent Biodegradable Polymeric Systems 566\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Conclusions and Perspectives 570\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 570\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 577\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Chemistry%20%5BPN%5D%22\"\u003ePN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Scrivener","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52421393613080,"sku":"9781119041429","price":142.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119041429.jpg?v=1784594615","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/handbook-of-polymers-for-pharmaceutical-technologies-biodegradable-polymers-hardback-9781119041429","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}