Abstract
Block copolymers consist of two or more segments of polymer chains in a typical arrangement through connected covalent bonds. Biodegradable block copolymers have emerged as useful carriers for controlled drug release, tissue engineering, and other biomedical applications due to their ability to form colloidal systems and tunable properties. This review focuses on recent advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications of biodegradable block copolymers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3877-3899 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Polymers for Advanced Technologies |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Funding
This work was supported by an ISF grant No. 235/17. This article is part of a special issue honoring Prof. Stanislaw Slomkowski on the occasion of his retirement from being PAT editor.
Funders | Funder number |
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Israel Science Foundation | 235/17 |
Keywords
- biodegradable
- biomedical
- block copolymers
- nanoparticles