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Biomaterials Science Series
Biodegradable Thermogels
Edited by
Xian Jun Loh;
Xian Jun Loh
A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore
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David James Young
David James Young
University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Hardback ISBN:
978-1-78262-940-5
PDF ISBN:
978-1-78801-267-6
EPUB ISBN:
978-1-78801-539-4
Special Collection:
2018 ebook collection
Series:
Biomaterials Science Series
No. of Pages:
186
Publication date:
27 Sep 2018
Book Chapter
Chapter 2: Thermogelling PLGA-based Copolymers
By
Siyao Zhang
;
Siyao Zhang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore
9 Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117576
Singapore
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David James Young
;
David James Young
Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research)
2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03
Singapore 138634
Singapore
[email protected]Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore
Queensland 4558
Australia
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Xian Jun Loh
Xian Jun Loh
Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research)
2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03
Singapore 138634
Singapore
[email protected]
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Published:27 Sep 2018
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Special Collection: 2018 ebook collectionSeries: Biomaterials Science Series
Page range:
23 - 39
Citation
S. Zhang, D. J. Young, and X. J. Loh, in Biodegradable Thermogels, ed. X. J. Loh and D. J. Young, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018, ch. 2, pp. 23-39.
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Poly(ethylene glycol-b-[dl-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid]-b-ethylene glycol (PEG-PLGA-PEG)-based hydrogels demonstrate reversible sol-to-gel transitions at temperatures near body temperature, making it a promising material for many applications. This review summarizes synthetic methods, physical and biochemical properties, applications in drug delivery, gene delivery and postoperation adhesion prevention. The issues for future direction are highlighted.
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