Natural and Synthetic Biomedical Polymers

Polymer Synthesis and Processing; Hierarchical Characterization of Biomedical Polymers; Proteins and Poly(Amino Acids); Natural Polymers: Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives for Biomedical Applications; Chitosan as a Biomaterial: Structure, Properties, and Applications in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery; Poly(α-ester)s; Polyurethanes; Poly(Ester Amide)s: Recent Developments on Synthesis and Applications; Progress in Functionalized Biodegradable Polyesters; Polyanhydrides; Polyphosphazene

Natural and Synthetic Biomedical Polymers

Sangamesh G. Kumbar, Cato T. Laurencin, Meng Deng

Elsevier Inc

2014

Abstract

Summarizing the main advances in biopolymer development of the last decades, this work systematically covers both the physical science and biomedical engineering of the multidisciplinary field. Coverage extends across synthesis, characterization, design consideration and biomedical applications. The work supports scientists researching the formulation of novel polymers with desirable physical, chemical, biological, biomechanical and degradation properties for specific targeted biomedical applications.

Combines chemistry, biology and engineering for expert and appropriate integration of design and engineering of polymeric biomaterials
Physical, chemical, biological, biomechanical and degradation properties alongside currently deployed clinical applications of specific biomaterials aids use as single source reference on field.
15+ case studies provides in-depth analysis of currently used polymeric biomaterials, aiding design considerations for the future