We report on a novel approach to prepare polymer network materials from renewable resources, as components in biomedical devices and drug delivery systems. These materials are produced cost-efficient and eco-friendly in large quantities with the ability to form soluble network materials for encapsulation of small molecule synthetic drugs but also cellular matter, enzymes, proteins and peptides. The network density can be controlled, as well as the cross-linker molecular weight and chemical nature. The novel approach introduces advanced capabilities for the preparation of nano- and micro-scale network materials with the option to be expanded under the influence of visible light. The high network solubility combined with the extended range in available particle sizes makes the presented approach unique to work as delivery systems or as matrix building materials.

Polymer networks in the nano-and micro-scale from rewable resources

2019 Fall National Meeting

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