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Biodegradable polymers as biomaterials

Progress in Polymer Science · 2007 · Vol. 32(8-9) · pp. 762–798

Lakshmi S. Nair(University of Virginia)Cato T. Laurencin✉(University of Virginia)

biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Bone Tissue Engineering MaterialsNatural polymersMaterials scienceBiodegradationPolymerHydrolytic degradationBiodegradable polymerNanotechnologyDrug deliveryTissue engineeringBiocompatible material

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