Hydrogels are attractive biomaterials with favorable characteristics due to their water uptake
capacity. However, hydrogel properties are determined by the cross-linking degree and …

A number of stimuli-responsive-based hydrogels has been widely explored in biomedical
applications in the last few decades because of their excellent biodegradability and …

With advances in tissue engineering, the possibility of regenerating injured tissue or failing
organs has become a realistic prospect for the first time in medical history. Tissue …

Recent trends in biodegradable polymers indicate significant developments in terms of
novel design strategies and engineering to provide advanced polymers with comparably …

Hydrogels are presently under investigation as matrices for the controlled release of
bioactive molecules, in particular pharmaceutical proteins, and for the encapsulation of …

Controlled drug delivery technology represents one of the most rapidly advancing areas of
science in which chemists and chemical engineers are contributing to human health care …

Polylactic acid is a polyester polymer, which is recyclable and renewable as well. Membrane
made of polylactic acid is acquiring attention nowadays due to its superior properties and …

Abstract Poly (lactide)(PLA), a biodegradable aliphatic polyester with excellent property
profiles for different polymer applications, will play a major role in future markets for …

The review summarizes recent developments in the preparation and use of new initiators for
the ring opening polymerization of lactide. The review compares different classes of initiator …

The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Controlled Release Technology reviews the design,
fabrication, methodology, administration, and classifications of various drug delivery …