Tailor-Made and Functionalized Biopolymer Systems

Tailor-Made and Functionalized Biopolymer Systems: For Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications covers the design and application of these functionalized and tailor-made biopolymers and biopolymer systems, intended for drug delivery and biomedical applications. Biopolymers are a key focus of biological, pharmaceutical and biomedical researchers due to their easily functionalized reactive groups; this presents more opportunities to synthesize novel biopolymer derivatives for improved applications. Various concepts, design protocols and biomedical applications of tailor-made biopolymer systems are covered, guiding the reader from theoretical knowledge through to practical application. Authored by an array of experts from global institutions, this book offers an interdisciplinary approach to how tailor-made biopolymers lead to novel drug delivery and treatment solutions. Tailor-Made and Functionalized Biopolymer Systems: For Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications therefore provides a useful reference to a broad audience, including biomedical engineers, materials scientists, pharmacologists and chemists. Provides a concise overview of tailor-made and functionalized biopolymer systems for biomedical applicationsCovers a range of modified biopolymers, biopolymeric composites and biopolymer-based systems in drug delivery, development of artificial organs, diagnostic applications and moreDescribes characterization, synthesis and functionalization of biopolymers and biopolymers systems