Hydrogels and biodegradable polymers for bioapplications : developed from a symposium sponsored by the Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., at the 208th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, August 21-26, 1994

This volume examines the use of reversible, stimuli-sensitive hydrogels and in-vivo applications of hydrogels. It discusses current issues in biodegradation, such as controlled release from degradable matrices, degradation of synthetic materials in marine and soil environments and time-related degradation of support devices and other applications of materials. The book also looks at applications of biomaterials and hydrogels.