Biosynthetic Polymers for Medical Applications

Biosynthetic Polymers for Medical Applications provides the latest information on biopolymers, the polymers that have been produced from living organisms and are biodegradable in nature. These advanced materials are becoming increasingly important for medical applications due to their favorable properties, such as degradability and biocompatibility.

This important book provides readers with a thorough review of the fundamentals of biosynthetic polymers and their applications. Part One covers the fundamentals of biosynthetic polymers for medical applications, while Part Two explores biosynthetic polymer coatings and surface modification. Subsequent sections discuss biosynthetic polymers for tissue engineering applications and how to conduct polymers for medical applications.

Comprehensively covers all major medical applications of biosynthetic polymersProvides an overview of non-degradable and biodegradable biosynthetic polymers and their medical usesPresents a specific focus on coatings and surface modifications, biosynthetic hydrogels, particulate systems for gene and drug delivery, and conjugated conducting polymers

1. Introduction to biomedical polymers and biocompatibility

2. Non-degradable polymers for Biomedical applications

3. Biodegradable/Bioerodible polymers for medical applications

4. Bio-inspired antimicrobial polymers

5. Plasma modifications for direct cell growth and response

6. Stent coatings for blood compatibility

7. Degradable hydrogel systems

8. Hydrogels and angiogenesis

9. Engineering biosynthetic encapsulation systems

10. Conducting Biosynthetic Polymers as Biomaterials

11. Conducting polymers for neural interface applications

12. Degradable Conjugated conducting Polymers and Nerve Guidance