Scope of the Book

This book focuses on biodegradable polymers that are already in clinical use or under clinical development. Synthetic and natural polymers will be included. This excludes polymers that have been investigated and did not reach clinical development.

Purpose of the Book

The purpose of this book is to provide updated status of the polymers that are in clinical use and those that are now being developed for clinical use and hopefully will reach the clinic during the next 5 years. The book provides information that is of interest to academics and practicing researchers including chemists, biologists, bioengineers, and users: physicians, pharmacists.