Biodegradable Thermogels

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...

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Main Authors Loh, Xian Jun, Young, David James
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published La Vergne Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 2019
Royal Society of Chemistry, The
Edition1
Subjects
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
General Engineering & Project Administration
Industrial Chemistry & Chemicals
Materials
Polymers in medicine
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Summary: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.
ISBN:9781782629405
1782629408