Description
Book SynopsisBiodegradable 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.
Table of ContentsThermogelling Polymers and Their History; Thermogelling PLGA-based Copolymers; Polyester-based Biodegradable Thermogelling Systems as Emerging Materials for Therapeutic Applications; Biodegradable Thermogelling Polymers for Drug Delivery; Injectable Thermogelling Polymers for Bone and Cartilage Tissue Engineering; Thermogels for Stem Cell Culture; Degradation Behaviour of Biodegradable Thermogels; From Bench to Bedside – OncoGelt, an In Situ Hydrogel for In Vivo Applications; Hydrogel-based 3D Scaffolds for Stem Cell Culturing and Differentiation; Beyond Thermogels – Other Forms of Noncovalently Formed Polymeric Hydrogels
