Beschreibung:
Examining artificial membranes in terms of biocompatibility, drug delivery and controlled release, this book illustrates how existing membrane technologies are being exploited and advanced in emerging medical applications. This work, edited by internationally recognized experts, has author contributions from prominent members of this field who discuss details of all aspects of this technology. This volume provides broad, yet detailed information on synthetic membranes and their applications, including dialysis and artificial kidneys, gas exchange, artificial lungs, devices to assist liver function, and membrane affinity chromatography.
Examining artificial membranes in terms of biocompatibility, drug delivery and controlled release, this book illustrates how existing membrane technologies are being exploited and advanced in emerging medical applications. This work, edited by internationally recognized experts, has author contributions from prominent members of this field who discuss details of all aspects of this technology. This volume provides broad, yet detailed information on synthetic membranes and their applications, including dialysis and artificial kidneys, gas exchange, artificial lungs, devices to assist liver function, and membrane affinity chromatography.
IntroductionMembranes for HaemodialysisGas Exchange Membranes for Artificial Lung and Lung Support SystemsMembranes for Blood Plasma Separation and Blood Plasma TreatmentMembranes in the Biopharmaceutical IndustryMembrane Applications in Red and White BiotechnologyMembranes in Controlled ReleaseDrug Delivery Through Skin - Overcoming the Ultimate Biological MembraneApplication of Membranes in Tissue Engineering and Biohybrid Organ TechnologyMembranes in Bio-artificlal Pancreas