Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers (Medical Reference and Soci and Delivery)
Contributors: Abraham J. Domb (Editor); Joseph Kost (Editor); D Wiseman (Editor)
Publisher: CRC
Published: February 4, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9789057021534
Subjects: Biochemistry; Plastics & polymers technology; Pharmacy; Chemistry - General; Science; therapeutic use; Science/Mathematics; Polymers; Medical : Pharmacy; Science / Chemistry / General; Technology / Textiles & Polymers; Biodegradation; Drug Carriers; Handbooks, manuals, etc
First sentence: The biodegradable polyesters, polyglycolide and polylactide, are often commonly referred to as poly(glyolic acid) (PGA) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA).