Biodegradable Thermogels
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering, Chemical & Biochemical
| Author: | Roger Narayan | ISBN: | 9781788015394 |
| Publisher: | Royal Society of Chemistry | Publication: | September 27, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Royal Society of Chemistry | Language: | English |
| Author: | Roger Narayan |
| ISBN: | 9781788015394 |
| Publisher: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Publication: | September 27, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Language: | English |
Biodegradable thermogels are a promising class of stimuli-responsive polymers. This book summarizes recent developments in thermogel research with a focus on synthesis and self-assembly mechanisms, gel biodegradability, and applications for drug delivery, cell encapsulation and tissue engineering. A closing chapter on commercialisation shows the challenges faced bringing this new material to market.
Edited by leading authorities on the subject, this book offers a comprehensive overview for academics and professionals across polymer science, materials science and biomedical and chemical engineering.
Biodegradable thermogels are a promising class of stimuli-responsive polymers. This book summarizes recent developments in thermogel research with a focus on synthesis and self-assembly mechanisms, gel biodegradability, and applications for drug delivery, cell encapsulation and tissue engineering. A closing chapter on commercialisation shows the challenges faced bringing this new material to market.
Edited by leading authorities on the subject, this book offers a comprehensive overview for academics and professionals across polymer science, materials science and biomedical and chemical engineering.
