Biodegradable, multi-layered coatings for controlled release of small molecules.

نویسندگان

  • Elizabeth Amir
  • Per Antoni
  • Luis M Campos
  • Denis Damiron
  • Nalini Gupta
  • Roey J Amir
  • Noshir Pesika
  • Eric Drockenmuller
  • Craig J Hawker
چکیده

Incorporation of orthogonal functional groups into biodegradable polymers permits the fabrication of multi-layered thin films with improved adhesion and tunable degradation profiles. The bi-layer structure also allows for accurate control over small molecule release.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Chemical communications

دوره 48 40  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012