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Biopolymer-Based Composites

Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications

  • 1st Edition - June 14, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sougata Jana, Sabyasachi Maiti, Subrata Jana
  • Language: English

Biopolymer-Based Composites: Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications presents a comprehensive review on recent developments in biopolymer-based composites and their use in drug d… Read more

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Description

Biopolymer-Based Composites: Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications presents a comprehensive review on recent developments in biopolymer-based composites and their use in drug delivery and biomedical applications. The information contained in this book is critical for the more efficient use of composites, as detailed up-to-date information is a pre-requirement. The information provided brings cutting-edge developments to the attention of young investigators to encourage further advances in the field of bio-composite research.

Currently, biopolymers are being investigated for the design of various drug delivery and biomedical devices due to their non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible nature. Mostly, biopolymer-based solid orals, gels, hydrogel beads, and transdermal matrices have been designed in order to control drug/protein release in simulated bio-fluids.

Key features

  • Presents the most updated information in the field of pharmaceutical and biological sciences
  • Contains color figures and illustrations to help users understand key topics
  • Useful guide for young researchers working towards new innovations
  • Includes chapters covered by eminent scientists in the field

Readership

Pharmacy; Materials Science; Biomedicine; Chemistry/Food Science; General Molecular Medicine; Engineering; Biotechnology; Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

Table of contents

1. Bio-Composites in Therapeutic Application: Current Status & Future

Subrata Jana

2. Redox-Responsive Hydrogels

Ye Liu

3. Stimuli-Responsive Guar Gum Composites for Colon-Specific Drug Delivery

Sougata Jana

4. Biopolymer-Based Composites for Transdermal Drug Delivery

Rakesh Tekade

5. Composites of Nanoparticles and Hydrogels: A potential Solution to Current Challenges in Buccal Drug Delivery

Jenny Evelin Parraga

6. Bio-Composites in Ocular Drug Delivery

Sabyasachi Maiti

7. Dendrimers: Smart Nanoengineereed Polymers for Bioinspired Applications in Drug Delivery

Keerti Jain

8. Nanoparticles for Tumor Targeting

Zhiqing Pang

9. Biopolymer Nanoparticles for Theranostics Applications in Cancer Therapy and Bioimaging

Suresh P. Vyas

10. Polycationic Biopolymers for Gene Delivery Applications

Lucimara Gaziola de la Torre

11. Biomedical and Drug Delivery Applications of Functionalized Inorganic Nanomaterials

Chitta Ranjan Patra

12. Chitosan/Carbon-based Nanomaterials Composites as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

Mani Prabaharan

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 14, 2017
  • Language: English

About the editors

SJ

Sougata Jana

Sougata Jana is a B. Pharm (Gold Medalist) from West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata, and M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, India. He worked as an Assistant Professor, at Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Asansol, West Bengal, India. Currently, he is working at the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Directorate of Health Services, Kolkata, India. He is engaged in pharmaceutical education and research for the last 11years. IPA Bengal branch, Kolkata, India conferred upon him “M.N Dev Memorial Award” for securing the highest marks in the state of West Bengal in 2005. He bragged ‘Best Poster Presentation Award’ at 21st West Bengal State Science and Technology Congress-2014, and “Outstanding Paper Award” at 1st Regional Science and Technology Congress-2016, organized by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of West Bengal, India. He has 30 publications in different national and international peer reviewed journals. He edited books in Springer, Elsevier and Pharmamedix India Publication Pvt. Ltd. He has contributed more than 25 book chapters with Elsevier, Springer, Wiley VCH, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis group. His research area of interest includes modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, microparticles, nanoparticles, semisolids and interpenetrating network system for controlled drug delivery.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Asansol, West Bengal, India

SM

Sabyasachi Maiti

Sabyasachi Maiti is an M. Pharm, Ph.D from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He is Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India. Dr Maiti has over 15 years experience in the field of pharmaceutical education and research. His research focusses on chemical modification of natural polysaccharides, characterization and their application in the design of novel drug delivery carriers. His research has been recognised by international peers in his field and he has more than 50 publications to his credit. He sits on numerous reviewer panels for international journals of repute, has edited multiple reference works and has written over 25 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Central University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India

SJ

Subrata Jana

Dr. Subrata Jana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India. His research interests are molecular recognition and supramolecular chemistry, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, protein engineering, and enzyme catalysis.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India

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