Bioresorbable Polymers : : Biomedical Applications / / ed. by Declan Devine.

Bioresorbable implants can be processed via conventional polymer processing methods such as extrusion, injection and compressing moulding, solvent spinning or casting. This book addresses issues and highlights recent advances in the use of biodegradable polymers. It is intended for researchers utili...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus eBook-Package 2019
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2019]
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Year of Publication:2019
Edition:2nd Edition
Language:English
Series:De Gruyter STEM
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Physical Description:1 online resource (XII, 140 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • 1. Biodegradation and biodegradable polymers
  • 2. Biodegradable medical implants
  • 3. Controlled release of poorly soluble active ingredients from bioresorbable polymers
  • 4. Potential for biodegradable polymer-based nanotechnology in drug delivery
  • 5. Processing of biodegradable polymers
  • 6. Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of bioresorbable polymers
  • Abbreviations
  • Index