Polymers are one of the most fascinating materials of the present era finding their applications in almost every aspects of life. Polymers are either directly available in nature or are chemically synthesized and used depending upon the targeted applications.Advances in polymer science and the introduction of new polymers have resulted in the significant development of polymers with unique properties. Different kinds of polymers have been and will be one of the key in several applications in many of the advanced pharmaceutical research being carried out over the globe.
This 4-partset of books contains precisely referenced chapters, emphasizing different kinds of polymers with basic fundamentals and practicality for application in diverse pharmaceutical technologies. The volumes aim at explaining basics of polymers based materials from different resources and their chemistry along with practical applications which present a future direction in the pharmaceutical industry. Each volume offer deep insight into the subject being treated.
Volume 1: Structure and Chemistry
Volume 2: Processing and Applications
Volume 3: Biodegradable Polymers
Volume 4: Bioactive and Compatible Synthetic/Hybrid Polymers
Author(s): Kumar Thakur, Vijay; Kumari Thakur, Manju
Publisher: Wiley-Scrivener
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 608
City: Hoboken, NJ
Tags: Химия и химическая промышленность;Высокомолекулярные соединения;
Content: Half Title page
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1: Bioactive Polysaccharides of Vegetable and Microbial Origins: An Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Anticarcinogenic Polysaccharides
1.3 Anti-inflammatory/Immunostimulating Polysaccharides
1.4 Antiviral Polysaccharides
1.5 Antioxidant Polysaccharides
1.6 Other Biotechnological Applications
1.7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2: Chitosan: An Emanating Polymeric Carrier for Drug Delivery
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Preparation of Chitosan 2.3 Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan2.4 Biological Activities of Chitosan
2.5 Pharmaceutical Applications of Chitosan
2.6 Functionalization of Chitosan
2.7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
References
Chapter 3: Fungi as Sources of Polysaccharides for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Fungal Cell
3.3 Polysaccharides Produced by Fungi
3.4 Production and Extraction of Polysaccharides from Fungi
3.5 Fungal Polysaccharides in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications 3.6 Commercial Exploitation of Fungal Polysaccharides in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications3.7 Conclusion and Future Perspective
References
Chapter 4: Environmentally Responsive Chitosan-based Nanocarriers (CBNs)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Graft Copolymerized CBNs
4.3 pH-Sensitive CBNs
4.4 Thermosensitive CBNs
4.5 pH-Sensitive and Thermosensitive CBNs
4.6 pH- and Ionic-Sensitive CBNs
4.7 Photosensitive CBNs
4.8 Electrical-Sensitive CBNs
4.9 Magneto-Responsive CBNs
4.10 Chemo-Sensitive CBNs
4.11 Biodegradation of Chitosan and Its Derivatives
4.12 Toxicity of CBNs 4.13 Conclusions and Future PerspectivesReferences
Chapter 5: Biomass Derived and Biomass Inspired Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biodegradable Polymers in Biomedical Applications --
Relevant Aspects
5.3 Biodegradable Natural Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications
5.4 Micro- and Nanocrystalline Natural Polymers and Fibrils --
General Regulative Considerations
5.5 Concluding Remarks and Outlook
References
Chapter 6: Modification of Cyclodextrin for Improvement of Complexation and Formulation Properties
Abbrevations:
6.1 Introduction 6.2 Cyclodextrin and Its Degradation6.3 Complexation by CDs and Release
6.4 Modifications and Scope with Respect to Pharmaceutical Application
6.5 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 7: Cellulose-, Ethylene Oxide- and Acrylic-Based Polymers in Assembled Module Technology (Dome Matrix®)
7.1 Dome Matrix® Technology
7.2 Polymers for Controlled Drug Release
7.3 Cellulose Derivatives
7.4 Acrylic Acid Polymers
7.5 Polymethacrylates
7.6 Polyethylene Oxide
7.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8: Structured Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery
