Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials and Composites

With its content taken from only the very latest results, this is an extensive summary of the various polymeric materials used for biomedical applications. Following an introduction listing various functional polymers, including conductive, biocompatible and conjugated polymers, the book goes on to discuss different synthetic polymers that can be used, for example, as hydrogels, biochemical sensors, functional surfaces, and natural degradable materials. Throughout, the focus is on applications, with worked examples for training purposes as well as case studies included. The whole is rounded off with a look at future trends. INDICE: INTRODUCTION. Conducting Polymers. Biocompatible Polymers. Shape–memory Polymers. Conjugated Polymers. Bionanocomposites– Plasma Polymer in Bionanotechnology . Electro–active Polymers . HYDROGELS AND NATURAL POLYMERS. Need for Natural Polymers in Commercial and Medical Applications. Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels. Hydrophilic Polymers. Stimuli–responsive Polymers. Radio Labeled Polymers. Micro– and Nano–structured Polymeric Substrates. Natural and Synthetic Degradable Polymers. CONCLUDING REMARKS AND FUTURE TRENDS.

• ISBN: 978-3-527-33836-8
• Editorial: Wiley VCH
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 09/11/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés