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Multifunctional bioerodible/biodegradable polymeric materials
Author(s) -
Chiellini Emo,
Solaro Roberto
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.19950980168
Subject(s) - self healing hydrogels , materials science , polyester , polymer , biodegradation , polymer science , organic chemistry , chemistry , polymer chemistry , composite material
As a part of our continuing interest in the preparation of multifunctional polymeric materials and evaluation of their potential in biomedical and environmental field, a survey on new polymeric systems susceptible to bioerosion and/or biodegradation attack is presented. In particular attention has been focused on the preparation and characterization of the following classes of polymeric materials: 1) hydroxyl‐containing polyesters; 2) functionalized cyclodextrins; 3) hydrophilic polymers containing carboxylic groups; 4) hydrogels for the release of phytodrugs; 5) hybrid polymeric materials; 6) synthetic and semisynthetic polyfunctional polymeric materials for the removal of uremic toxins. A few examples of the use of these polymers in the controlled release of drugs and as coadjuvants in the chronic renal failure treatment will be also presented.