Biodegradable Thermogels (Biomaterials Science Series, Volume 2)

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.

• | Author: Xian Jun Loh, David James Young, Xian Jun Loh
• | Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• | Publication Date: Oct 02, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 200 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1782629408
• | ISBN-13: 9781782629405