Publisher's Synopsis
Presenting information on basic research, recent advances and practical application techniques for polymeric delivery systems, this book stimulates new ideas for applying polymeric drug delivery technology to systems in cosmetics, foods, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and pesticides, and discusses recent advances in polymeric drug delivery systems. It includes: review chapters examining the preparation, properties and applications of polymeric delivery systems; controlled release in the food and cosmetics industry; and biodegradable polymers and other systems used in polymeric drug delivery.
