1st Edition
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers Applications in Biomedical Sciences, Industry, and the Environment
This book presents a comprehensive and authoritative review of the recent developments and advances in biodegradable polymers and their biomedical applications. Following an interdisciplinary approach, it combines the medical and pharmaceutical fields in conjunction with biomedical engineering, polymer science, materials science, and pharmacological aspects of biodegradable polymers. The text covers the synthesis, properties, and characterization of biodegradable polymers and systems and their applications in sustained drug delivery, anticancer therapy, vaccine delivery, gene delivery, surgery, wound care, cardiology, dentistry, orthopedics, medical devices, tissue engineering, and cosmeceuticals. It also details the safety aspects, market economy, challenges, and opportunities related to biodegradable polymers, providing an understanding of the commercial and translational aspects of these crucial biomaterials. Edited and authored by renowned scientists working on biodegradable polymers, biocomposites, biodegradable systems, and implants, the book is an important resource for academicians, researchers, students, professionals, and general readers interested in exploring the potential biomedical applications of biodegradable polymers.
1. Biodegradability and Biodegradable Polymers: An Overview
Neha V. Bhilare, Vinayak S. Marulkar, Vivekanand K. Chatap,
Ajit S. Kulkarni, Shailaja A. Dombe, and Pramodkumar J. Shirote
2. Standards, Policies, and Impacts of Biodegradable Polymers
Mayuri Mahale and Vinod L. Gaikwad
3. Biodegradable Polymers in Sustained and Controlled Drug Delivery
Amarjitsing Rajput, Prashant Pingale, Punam Bagad, Rupali Patil, and Shubham Musale
4. Role of Biodegradable Polymers in Ocular Drug Delivery
Prashant Pingale, Krutika Pardeshi, and Amarjitsing Rajput
5. Biodegradable Polymers in Vaccine Delivery
Madhuchandra Kenchegowda, Sagar Guruswamy, Santhosh M., Kiran Raj G., Devegowda V. Gowda, Shakeel Ahmed, and Riyaz Ali M. Osmani, and Meenakshi S.
6. Applications of Biodegradable Polymers in Surgery
Sandip M. Honmane, Popat S. Kumbhar, Manoj S. Charde, Prafulla B. Chaudhari, and Arehalli S. Manjappa
7. Biodegradable Polymers in Wound Care and Management
Divya Pamu, Mude Lavanya, Saloni Sharma, Vyshnavi Tallapaneni, and Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy Karri
8. Applications of Biodegradable Polymers in Coronary Stents and Cardiac Tissue Engineering
Sarika A. Jadhav, Archana A. Kapse, Ankur J. Raval, and Vandana B. Patravale
9. Biodegradable Polymers in Dentistry
Madhur Kulkarni, Roopal Bhat, Amruta Walvekar, and Abhijit A. Date
10. Biodegradable Polymers in Orthopedics
Priyanka Manza and Vinod L. Gaikwad
11. Biodegradable Polymer in Medical Implants and Devices
Nitin Shirsath, Laxmikant Zawar, Ajaygiri Goswami, Amarjitsing Rajput, and Prashant Pingale
12. Biodegradable Polymers in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Atul Garkal, Priyanka Bangar, Amelia Avachat, Ashlesha Pandit, Mitali Paryani, Anam Sami, Jahanvi Patel, Shital Butani, and Tejal Mehta
13. Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
Sabarish Radoor, Aswathy Jayakumar, Jasila Karayil, Jaewoo Lee, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin, and Steffen Fischer
14. Biomaterials and Smart Polymers and Their Applications in 3D Printing in Healthcare
Atul M. Kadam, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra, and Prachi Khamkar
15. Advances in Polymeric Materials for Dental and Biomedical Applications
Meenakshi S., Shyla Dureja, Raghunath N., Gowda D. V., and Riyaz Ali Osmani
16. Biodegradable Polymers in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
Surendra Agrawal, Pravina Gurjar, Shanaika Devadiga, Prashant Pingale, and Amarjitsing Rajput
17. Biodegradable Polymers in Food Packaging
Swati Bharati and Vinod L. Gaikwad
18. Opportunities and Challenges with Biodegradable Polymers
Hemant U. Chikhale and Sachin S. Gaikwad
Biography
Shakeel Ahmed is an assistant professor of chemistry at the Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, India, and Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, USA; the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK; the International Association of Advanced Materials, Sweden; and the Asian Polymer Association and Society of Materials Chemistry, India. He is also a fellow of the Linnean Society of London and the International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan. Dr Ahmed has published more than 25 books on nanomaterials and green materials.
Riyaz Ali M. Osmani is an assistant professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Karnataka, India. He has authored more than 127 research publications (cumulative impact factor >200) and several book chapters and review articles. His research interests include pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical nanotechnology, nanomedicine, pre-formulation profiling, solid-state characterization, nanomaterials, microneedles technology, and polymer grafting.
“This book is an essential source of information that is perfect for experienced researchers and scientists, as well as non-scientists who want to learn more about this topic on both introductory and advanced levels on the recent developments and advances in biodegradable polymers and their biomedical applications.”
Prof. Lai Chin Wei
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
“This book presents an updated and comprehensive overview of biodegradable polymers, particularly biomedical applications, and also analyzes the legislative aspects, opportunities, perspectives, and challenges. Very useful for students, scientists, and technologists who love biopolymers.”
Prof. Tomy J. Gutiérrez
University of Belgrano, Argentina
“This book provides comprehensive insights into a variety of natural and synthetic polymers, with a primary focus on their synthesis, properties, and diverse applications in biomedical fields and industry.”
Prof. Umme Hani
King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
