Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for Clinical Uses

Introduction

Biodegradable polymers are going to become important materials for preparation of artificial organs and controlled delivery of drugs. This small project was undertaken to gather preliminary data regarding these polymers. Biodegradable and biocompatible polymers are widely used for many biomedical applications in surgical suture, drug delivery system, internal bone fixation, vascular graft and organ regeneration. for these applications materials having wide range of physical properties and biodegradability are required. The objective of this project was to develop polymers, which will degrade in human without having any harmful effects.

Prospective Users: Medical Profession

Keywords: Biodegradable material, Suture, Suture

Type of Technology: Process

Contact:

The Director
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
Tel : 91-011-26597167, 26857762, 26581013
Fax : 91-011-26851169
E-mail : mdfitt@gmail.com