Amphiphilic Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s : Potential Candidates for Medical Applications
Author
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s, PHAs, have been very attractive as biomaterials due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility.
These hydrophobic natural polyesters, PHAs, need to have hydrophilic character particularly for drug delivery systems.
In this manner, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and hydrophilic functional groups such as amine, hydroxyl, carboxyl, and sulfonic acid have been introduced into the PHAs in order to obtain amphiphilic polymers.
This review involves in the synthesis and characterization of the amphiphilic PHAs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hazer, Baki. 2010. Amphiphilic Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s : Potential Candidates for Medical Applications. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471006
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hazer, Baki. Amphiphilic Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s : Potential Candidates for Medical Applications. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471006
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hazer, Baki. Amphiphilic Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s : Potential Candidates for Medical Applications. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471006
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471006
