Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis and Processing

by Vinod B. Damodaran, Divya Bhatnagar, N. Sanjeeva Murthy

Overview

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

ISBN-13:	9783319320519
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	05/25/2016
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Edition description:	1st ed. 2016
Pages:	71
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

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.

Table of Contents

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