Radiation formation of hydrogels for biomedical purposes. Some remarks and comments

Formation of hydrogels by means of radiation technique is described and some differences connected with irradiation in solid state and solution are pointed out. Structures of primary macroeradicals of some hydrophillic polymers are given. Examples of applications of hydrogels as drug delivery system...

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Published in:Radiation physics and chemistry (1993) 1995-08, Vol.46 (2), p.161-168
Main Authors: Rosiak, J.M., Ulański, P., Pajewski, L.A., Yoshii, F., Makuuchi, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments. Material. Instrumentation
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Summary:Formation of hydrogels by means of radiation technique is described and some differences connected with irradiation in solid state and solution are pointed out. Structures of primary macroeradicals of some hydrophillic polymers are given. Examples of applications of hydrogels as drug delivery systems, implants, injectable systems, stimuli-responsive systems, hybrid-type organs as well as general requirements for such systems are reviewed. Hydrogel wound dressings produced by radiation technology and marketed in the Central Europe are described.
ISSN:0969-806X
1879-0895
DOI:10.1016/0969-806X(95)00007-K