Absorbable and biodegradable polymers

Autore: Shalaby W. S. Burg K. J. L. Casa Editrice: CRC Press  Anno Edizione: 2004 Edizione: 1 ISBN: 9780849314841 Pagine: 289 Costo: 176,75 Euro (*) Materia: Chimica dei Polimeri Scienza dei Materiali e Corrosione Lingua: Inglese

Interest in biodegradable and absorbable polymers is growing rapidly in large part because of their biomedical implant and drug delivery applications. This text illustrates creative approaches to custom designing unique, fiber-forming materials for equally unique applications. It includes an example of the development and application of a new absorbable system, a condensed encyclopedia on novel PEG-based copolyesters, and the first comprehensive discussion of a novel class of absorbable tissue adhesives. The book also provides up-to-date information on important tissue engineering technologies and approaches to utilizing these technologies for long awaited practical applications.