Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0081025556 ISBN 13: 9780081025550

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications examines the fundamentals and properties of these natural materials and their potential biomedical applications. With an emphasis on therapeutic and sensing applications, the book also reviews how polysaccharides can be modified for tissue engineering applications. Sections discuss the basics of polysaccharides, give an overview of the potential applications, look at novel materials and technologies for use in tissue regeneration and therapeutics, and detail current biomedical applications. With a strong focus on materials, engineering and applications, this book is a valuable resource for those with an interest in harnessing the biomedical potential of natural polymers.

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About the Authors

Sabyasachi Maiti is an M. Pharm, Ph.D from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He is Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India. Dr Maiti has over 15 years experience in the field of pharmaceutical education and research. His research focusses on chemical modification of natural polysaccharides, characterization and their application in the design of novel drug delivery carriers. His research has been recognised by international peers in his field and he has more than 50 publications to his credit. He sits on numerous reviewer panels for international journals of repute, has edited multiple reference works and has written over 25 book chapters.

Dr. Sougata Jana holds B. Pharm and PhD degrees. Dr. Jana works in the fields of drug delivery science and technology including modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, microparticles, nanoparticles, semisolids and interpenetrating network (IPN) system for controlled drug delivery

From the Back Cover

Polysaccharides have experienced an increase in biomedical research due to their outstanding properties such as non-toxicity, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications examines the fundamentals and properties of these natural materials and their potential biomedical applications. With an emphasis on therapeutic and sensing applications, the book also reviews how polysaccharides can be modified for tissue engineering applications.

The first part of the book discusses the basics of polysaccharides and gives an overview of the various potential applications. The second part of the book looks in more depth at novel materials and technologies for use in tissue regeneration and therapeutics. The final section of the book details current biomedical applications with information on sensing and diagnosis.

With a strong focus on materials, engineering and application, this book is a valuable resource for those with an interest in harnessing the biomedical potential of natural polymers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0081025556
• ISBN 13: 9780081025550
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528
• Editor: Maiti