ABSTRACT

Biomaterials have been used for artificial-organ and bioreactor materials, and have gained importance for enhancement of human welfare. This book summarizes research devoted to creating useful biofunctional materials by chemical modification of natural polymers, and forecasts future development.

part 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|9 pages

I. Introduction

part 2|72 pages

Modification of Biologically Active Substances for Biocompatible Materials

part 3|72 pages

Biocomposite Materials for Drug Delivery Systems

part 4|61 pages

Modification of Proteins for Synthesizing Biofunctional Materials

part 5|63 pages

Biocomposite Materials for Cell Culture

part 6|4 pages

Concluding Remarks

chapter 6_1|2 pages

Concluding Remarks