TY - BOOK AU - Loh, Xian Jun [Ed.] AU - Young, David James [Ed.] TI - Biodegradable Thermogels T2 - Biomaterials Science Series SN - 9781782629405 U1 - 610.28 PY - 2019/// CY - UK PB - RSC KW - Medicine & Health KW - Auxiliary Techniques and Procedure: Apparatus, equipment, Materials KW - Biomedical Engineering Electronics : Instrumentation N2 - Biodegradable thermogels are a promising class of stimuli-responsive polymers. This book summarizes recent developments in thermogel research with a focus on synthesis and self-assembly mechanisms, gel biodegradability, and applications for drug delivery, cell encapsulation and tissue engineering. A closing chapter on commercialisation shows the challenges faced bringing this new material to market. Edited by leading authorities on the subject, this book offers a comprehensive overview for academics and professionals across polymer science, materials science and biomedical and chemical engineering ER -