Advanced Porous Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications: A Cutting-Edge Approach

Edited by Mahaveer Kurkuri, Dusan Losic, U.T. Uthappa, and Ho-Young Jung, this book delves into the latest advancements in the application of advanced porous biomaterials in drug delivery systems. These biomaterials hold significant promise in enhancing the design, cost, and creation of novel drug delivery systems.

Two-Pronged Approach: Nature-Engineered and Synthetic Biomaterials

The book is divided into two primary categories: nature-engineered and synthetic advanced porous biomaterials. This comprehensive approach covers a wide range of low-cost porous biomaterial-based systems that have been successfully utilized for the delivery of diverse drugs through in vitro and in vivo approaches.

Improved Properties and Enhanced Performances

Advanced porous biomaterial-assisted systems have been shown to improve essential properties in drug delivery applications. This includes controlled release, cancer therapy, and targeted delivery, with a focus on oral, topical, and transdermal applications.

Applications in Biomedicine and Beyond

This book is an ideal reference for academics, researchers, and industry professionals in the interdisciplinary fields of biomedicine, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, materials science, and chemistry. The accessible language and comprehensive coverage make it an invaluable resource for readers with both bio and non-bio backgrounds.

With a focus on both naturally available and synthetic low-cost advanced porous biomaterials, this book explores their role in enhancing important parameters in drug delivery applications. The authors provide a detailed examination of the latest developments in the field, highlighting the potential of advanced porous biomaterials to revolutionize drug delivery systems.

Book Details:

Publisher: CRC Press

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: November 30, 2022

Language: English

Hardcover: 468 pages

ISBN-10: 1032107987

ISBN-13: 978-1032107981