Abstract
Many researchers are exploring the potential use of biopolymers as implants in a wide range of applications ranging from replacements of bone to the regeneration of nerves. Biocompatibility, biodegradability and versatility are the properties which make these biopolymers materials of choice. Studies in biopolymer based implants (till date) indicate significant developments in terms of innovative strategies and design of implants to regenerate/repair a damaged tissue or organ. This chapter reviews the present state-of-art of biopolymers and their applications as medical implants. Several biopolymers namely poly (3-hydroxyalkanoates), collagen, gelatin, chitosan and hyaluronic acid are discussed in detail with reference to their applications in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, otolaryngology and a few others.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Excipient Applications in Formulation Design and Drug Delivery |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 311-348 |
| Number of pages | 38 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319202068 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319202051 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
Keywords
- Biopolymers
- Chitosan
- Collagen
- Gelatin
- Hyaluronic acid
- Implants
- Medical Implants
- Poly (3-hydroxyalkanoates)