Thermoresponsive Polymers and Their Innovative Biomedical Applications - by Kenichi Nagase & Teruo Okano (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book explores the biomedical potential of thermoresponsive polymers, from drug delivery and biosensing to cell sheet therapy. Highlighting advances in polymerization and surface modification, it is an essential guide for researchers and professionals in polymer chemistry, biomedical engineering and materials science.

Book Synopsis

Thermoresponsive polymers have been widely investigated for their biomedical applications. The applications of thermoresponsive surfaces have been greatly improved thanks to progress in their preparation techniques, such as polymerization methods, and surface modification techniques.

This book delves into the innovative biomedical applications of thermoresponsive polymers, covering in great depth topics such as:

• Drug delivery systems
• Biosensing devices
• Bio-separation systems
• Cell sheet therapy

Blending polymer chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering and more, this book is contributed to by expert academics and is a great companion for researchers and industry-workers alike.