Polymeric Biomaterials

Front Matter....Pages I-VII
Applications of Synthetic Polymeric Biomaterials in Medicine and Biotechnology....Pages 1-14
In-Vitro and In-Vivo Test Methods for Assessing Bloodcompatibility....Pages 15-28
In Vivo Biocompatibility Studies: Perspectives on the Evaluation of Biomedical Polymer Biocompatibility....Pages 29-39
Physicochemical Characteristics of Biopolymers....Pages 40-61
Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Purposes....Pages 62-78
Tailor Made Composite Materials for Biomedical Use....Pages 79-94
Synthetic Polymeric Membranes: Classification, Preparation, Structure and Transport Mechanisms....Pages 95-109
Synthetic Polymeric Membranes: Separation Via Membranes....Pages 110-135
Synthetic Polymeric Membranes: Biological Applications....Pages 136-160
Biopolymers in Controlled Release Systems....Pages 161-169
Hydrogels in Controlled Drug Delivery....Pages 170-194
Controlled Drug Delivery with Colloidal Polymeric Systems....Pages 195-211
Bioadhesive Intraoral Release Systems....Pages 212-220
Artificial Skin: A Fifth Route to Organ Repair and Replacement....Pages 221-230
Plasma Polymerization and Plasma Modification of Surfaces for Biomaterials Applications....Pages 231-244
Surface Modification of Biopolymer Materials....Pages 245-249
Back Matter....Pages 251-258