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Download or read book Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials and Composites written by Raju Francis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its content taken from only the very latest results, this is an extensive summary of the various polymeric materials used for biomedical applications. Following an introduction listing various functional polymers, including conductive, biocompatible and conjugated polymers, the book goes on to discuss different synthetic polymers that can be used, for example, as hydrogels, biochemical sensors, functional surfaces, and natural degradable materials. Throughout, the focus is on applications, with worked examples for training purposes as well as case studies included. The whole is rounded off with a look at future trends.