Polymers for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications: Fundamentals, Selection, and Preparation

Polymers for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications: Fundamentals, Selection, and Preparation supports the successful selection, design, and development of polymers with the required properties and performance for a range of advanced pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. The book begins by introducing polymers for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, examining classification, basic properties, structures, and grades. This is followed by in-depth chapters on synthesis and modification, characterization techniques, and dissolution and solubility of polymers for pharmaceutical applications. Key applications are highlighted, with chapters explaining the preparation of polymers for conventional dosage, modified drug delivery, conjugates, advanced drug and gene delivery, medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, and more. Throughout the book, the aim is to provide accessible, step-by-step coverage supported by diagrams and case studies. This is a valuable resource for all those who are newly approaching the field of polymers and product development for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. This includes researchers and advanced students across polymer science, pharmaceutical science, biomaterials, biomedicine, healthcare, and chemistry, and scientists and R&D professionals in an industrial setting.

• Explains fundamental concepts relating to the synthesis, modification, and characterization of polymers
• Guides the reader towards successful selection of polymer systems for specific target applications
• Addresses key challenges in this field that are supported by case studies and regulatory information

Dr. Vandana B. Patravale is currently a Professor of Pharmaceutics at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India. She has 30 years of teaching and research experience. Prof. Patravale has over 200 refereed publications, 11 granted patents, 24 patents in the pipeline, and 2 trademark registries, and has published 2 books and 25 book chapters. She is an international advisory committee member of AAPS and Vice President of the CRS Indian chapter. She has acted as an editorial board member or guest editor for numerous journals, and has active collaborations with researchers and industries within the country and abroad. Prof. Patravale has successfully transferred many technologies to industry, the most recent being drug-eluting stents which are currently marketed in more than 60 countries.

Dr. John I. Disouza is a Professor in Pharmaceutics, and Principal, at Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, India. He has 20 years of teaching and research experience. Prof. Disouza has published more than 100 research papers, 3 books, and 8 book chapters. He is chief editor of the journal ‘Pharmacumconsequat’ and editor for Centum, and has also served as a guest editor for DDTR. Prof. Disouza is the chairperson of the IPA-Education division for Maharashtra state, a member of the Executive Board of the national IPA-Education division, and EC member of Controlled Release Society- Indian Chapter.

Dr. Aliasgar Shahiwala is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, and Graduate Program Director, at Dubai Pharmacy College, Dubai, UAE. He received his MA and PhD in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, with a particular research focus on the area of novel drug delivery. His postdoctoral research at Northeastern University, USA, centered on applications of nanotechnology in the field of drug delivery and drug targeting. With more than 20 years of teaching and research experience, Prof. Shahiwala has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals, edited 4 books, and authored many book chapters, as well as being an active reviewer and editorial board member.