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Synthesis And Characterization Of Hyaluronic Acid Based Biomaterials For Drug Delivery And Virus Modification, Amanda Wagner
Synthesis And Characterization Of Hyaluronic Acid Based Biomaterials For Drug Delivery And Virus Modification, Amanda Wagner
Theses and Dissertations
In this thesis, hyaluronic acid based biomaterials are studied. The properties and potential applications of these polymers are characterized and discussed.
In Chapter 1, biomaterials are introduced as well as hydrogels and nanogels. Hyaluronic acid is highlighted as a remarkable bio-polymer. The overall objectives of my research are also discussed.
Chapter 2 is focused around trials for utilizing graphene oxide as a nanomaterial for controlling the drug release of an aromatic compound. Hyaluronic acid based hydrogels were synthesized as a delivery vessel. The results of the drug release profiles are examined and discussed.
A different direction is taken in Chapter …