Biomedical Applications of Phosphorus-Containing Polymers

Chapter 9 by Wentrup-Byrne et al. reports on the biomedical applications of phosphorus-containing polymers such as poly[2-(aciyloylo g )ethyl phosphate], poly[2-(methacryloylo Q )ethyl phosphate], and polyphosphoesters, especially tissue repair and regeneration, medical device development, and tissue engineering. A broad overview is achieved, as applications considered include cardiovascular, ophthalmological, drug and gene deliveiy, as well as orthopedics and bone-interface repair, their surface chemistiy, and the subsequent biomineralization proeesses. 

Figure 9.1 General overview of the biomedical applications of phosphorus-containing polymers. See Schemes 9.1 and 9.2.

Phosphorus-Based Polymers From Synthesis to Applications aims at providing a broad overview of recent developments in the synthesis and applications of phosphorus-containing polymers. Over the last few years, more and more research papers have been published on this field. Polymerization of different kinds of phosphorus-based monomers using various methods has been carried out (meth)acrylates, (meth)acrylamides, vinylphosphonic acid, styrenic, and allylic monomers. The resulting phosphorus-based materials have found applications in different domains biomedical, complexation with metals, fire retardant additives, fuel cell membranes, etc. 

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