Work

Building biomedical materials layer-by-layer

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: In this materials perspective, the promise of water based layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly as a means of generating drug-releasing surfaces for biomedical applications, from small molecule therapeutics to biologic drugs and nucleic acids, is examined. Specific advantages of the use of LbL assembly versus traditional polymeric blend encapsulation are discussed. Examples are provided to present potential new directions. Translational opportunities are discussed to examine the impact and potential for true biomedical translation using rapid assembly methods, and applications are discussed with high need and medical return.

Source: Materials Today

DOI: 10.1016/s1369-7021(12)70090-1

Author: Paula T. Hammond

Institutions: Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research At MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Polymer Surface Interaction Studies

Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $6,070