Bioactive Functionalisation of Silicones with Polysaccharides (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)

This book covers the functionalisation of silicone surfaces with polysaccharides to improve their antimicrobial and antifouling properties, thus reducing the implant-related infections. The authors describe how silicone surfaces were chosen because silicone exhibits excellent biocompatible properties and is already being used for medical implants such as catheters, breast implants, prosthetics etc. The potential of polysaccharides such as cellulose, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and other natural substances such as natural surfactants as coatings for silicones are also discussed, their effects are evaluated. With the aging of the population, the number of medical implants is growing and with it the number of infections associated with the use of implants.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Biobased Polymers
Release date:	October 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Stojan Bracic • Simona Strnad • Lidija Fras Zemljic
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	75
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-002274-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Biomedical engineering > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Organic chemistry > Polymer chemistry Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General
LSN:	3-03-002274-9
Barcode:	9783030022747

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