Biomedical Polymers - Synthesis and Processing

This book presents a comprehensive review on the various processing and post-processing methodologies for biodegradable polymers. Written by professionals with hands-on experience on polymer processing, this book provides first-hand knowledge of all contemporary processing techniques. The current status and future challenges in the field are described, as well as a framework for designing novel devices for desired applications.

List of contents

Introduction.- Polymers for biomedical applications.- Processing.- Post-processing.- Biomedical applications of polymers.

About the author

Dr. Vinod B. Damodaran is a biomaterials researcher at the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials (NJCBM) and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. His current research focuses on the development of innovative biomaterials for various biomedical applications, including brain-computer interface (BCI) and fused deposition modeling.
Dr. Divya Bhatnagar, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, Rutgers University, has authored several peer-reviewed publications on both in vivo and in vitro aspects of tissue engineering. Her current research focus is on developing medical devices and bioactive materials for long-gap nerve repair and other tissue engineering applications.

Prof. Murthy is an Associate Research Professor affiliated with the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. His research spans a range of activities from understanding the properties and performance of polymers to the use of these polymers in biomedical devices. 

Summary

This book presents a comprehensive review on the various processing and post-processing methodologies for biodegradable polymers. Written by professionals with hands-on experience on polymer processing, this book provides first-hand knowledge of all contemporary processing techniques. The current status and future challenges in the field are described, as well as a framework for designing novel devices for desired applications.

Product details

• Authors: Divy Bhatnagar, Divya Bhatnagar, Vinod Damodaran, Vinod B Damodaran, Vinod B. Damodaran, N Sanj Murthy, N. Sanjeeva Murthy, Sanjeeva Murthy
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783319320519
• ISBN: 978-3-31-932051-9
• No. of pages: 71
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 137 g
• Illustrations: VIII, 71 p. 52 illus., 17 illus. in color.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology; SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; C, biotechnology, Chemistry and Materials Science, polymers, Polymer Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Biomedical engineering, Polymer chemistry, Biomaterials