Full Description
Polyimides for Biomedicine fills a crucial information gap by systemically reviewing the development and use of polyimides across a selection of biomedical applications. As highly regarded engineering materials, PIs have found utility across aviation, aerospace, microelectronics, and more due to their exceptional attributes and synthesis capabilities. This book delves into the pivotal role PIs play in biomedicine, encompassing substrates for cell culture, biosensor membranes, and medical tubing systems. Emphasizing their unmatched thermal stability, mechanical robustness, and chemical resistance, this book comprehensively explores the intricate interplay between PI structure, performance, and bio-applications. Polyimides for Biomedicine is an indispensable resource for researchers in the fields of materials science, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, as well as those working in the biosciences with an interest in the development and application of novel materials for medical treatment.
Contents
1. Molecular structure, design, and properties of polyimides
2. Characteristics of polyimides for bio-medical applications
3. Chemical modification of polyimides
4. Hybridization of polyimides
5. Preparation and medical application of polyimide aerogel and hydrogel
6. Preparation and medical application of polyimide fiber materials
7. Polyimide Membranes and Films: Applications, Limitations and Their Potentials in Biomedicine
8. Application of polyimides as coatings in catheters
9. Application of polyimides in implants
10. Application of polyimides in medical sensors
11. Application of polyimides in drug delivery systems
