Issue 40, 2012

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

Abstract

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.

Graphical abstract: Biodegradable, multi-layered coatings for controlled release of small molecules

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
16 Feb 2012
Accepted
21 Mar 2012
First published
22 Mar 2012

Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 4833-4835

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

E. Amir, P. Antoni, L. M. Campos, D. Damiron, N. Gupta, R. J. Amir, N. Pesika, E. Drockenmuller and C. J. Hawker, Chem. Commun., 2012, 48, 4833 DOI: 10.1039/C2CC31188G

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