Functional Biopolymers [electronic resource] /
Jafar Mazumder, Mohammad Abu.editor.
Sheardown, Heather.editor.
Al-Ahmed, Amir.editor.
This reference work offers a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, properties and biomedical applications of functional biopolymers. Chapters from expert contributors cover topics such as synthetic biopolymers, blood-compatible polymers, ophthalmic polymers and stimuli responsive polymers. An up-to-date review of cell encapsulation strategies and cell surface and tissue engineering is also included in this work, and readers will discover more about hydrogels and polymers from renewable resources. Edited by an international team of experts in the field, this reference work will appeal to researchers, scientists, and practitioners working in this field, or entering this vibrant research area.
Synthetic biopolymers -- Specialty application of functional biopolymers -- Blood compatible polymers -- Cell encapsulation -- Tissue engineering -- Ophthalmic polymers -- Stimuli responsive polymers -- Stimuli responsive membrane -- Hydrogel -- Design of biomedical polymers -- Polymer colloids -- Cell surface engineering -- Polymers from renewable resources.
This reference work offers a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, properties and biomedical applications of functional biopolymers. Chapters from expert contributors cover topics such as synthetic biopolymers, blood-compatible polymers, ophthalmic polymers and stimuli responsive polymers. An up-to-date review of cell encapsulation strategies and cell surface and tissue engineering is also included in this work, and readers will discover more about hydrogels and polymers from renewable resources. Edited by an international team of experts in the field, this reference work will appeal to researchers, scientists, and practitioners working in this field, or entering this vibrant research area.
Polymers  .
Biomaterials.
Biomedical engineering.
Nanochemistry.
Materials science.
Regenerative medicine.
Tissue engineering.
Polymer Sciences.
Biomaterials.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Nanochemistry.
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.
Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering.