Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Polymer Chemistry
1.1 The Concept of a Polymer
1.2 Addition Polymerization
1.3 Chain Branching; Graft and Block Copolymers
1.4 Polymer Structure and Properties
1.5 Technology of Polymerization
1.6 The Principal Monomers and Their Polymers
1.7 Physical Properties of Monomers
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Chapter 2 Pharmaceutical Polymers: Principles and Structures
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Intra and Inter Polymer Molecular Interactions
2.3 Molecular Mass: Polydispersivity and Effects on Polymer Viscosity
2.4 Thermal Properties: Effect of Crystalline and Amorphous Phases
2.5 Mechanical Properties of Polymers
2.6 Pharmaceutical Polymers: Principles, Structures, and Applications of Pharmaceutical Delivery Systems
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Chapter 3 Polymers as Drugs
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Polymers for Molecular Sequestration
3.3 Polyvalent Interactions and Anti-Infective Polymeric Drugs
3.4 Polymeric Drugs for the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
3.5 Polymeric Anti-Obesity Drugs
3.6 Polymer Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
3.7 Conclusions and Outlook on Polymers as Drugs
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Chapter 4 Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Portals of Drug Administration in the Human Body
4.3 Transdermal Drug Delivery Devices
4.4 Topical Drug Delivery
4.5 Oral Drug Delivery System
4.6 Parenteral Drug Delivery Systems
4.7 Nasal Drug Delivery Systems
4.8 Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Systems
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Chapter 5 Hydrophobic Polymers of Pharmaceutical Significance
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Examples of Hydrophobic Polymers and Their Drug Delivery Applications
5.3 Conclusions
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Chapter 6 Polymers in Drug Delivery
6.1 Evolution of Drug Dosage Forms
6.2 Polymer Excipients
6.3 Polymers as Manufacture Aids and Sustained Release
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Chapter 7 Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Overcoming Drug Delivery Challenges in Contemporary Medicine
7.1 Challenges in Delivery of Contemporary Therapeutics
7.2 Nanotechnology Solutions
7.3 Illustrative Examples of Nanotechnology Products
7.4 Multifunctional Nanotechnology
7.5 Regulatory Issues in Nano-pharmaceuticals
7.6 Conclusions and Future Outlook
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Chapter 8 Thermal Analysis of Pharmaceutical Polymers
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Theoretical Background of Thermal Analysis
8.3 Physical and Chemical Phenomena Commonly Investigated Using Thermal Approaches
8.4 Applications of Thermal Analysis for the Characterisation of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials
8.5 Applications of Thermal Analysis for the Characterisation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
8.6 Conclusion
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Chapter 9 Applications of AFM in Pharmaceutical Polymers
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Use of AFM in Pharmaceutical Sciences
9.3 AFM Combined With Optical or Spectroscopic Techniques
9.4 Summary
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Chapter 10 Rheology in Pharmaceutically Used Polymers
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Theoretical Background and Fundamental Concepts
10.3 Practical Issues of Rheological Measurements
10.4 Application of the Technique
10.5 Summary
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王者辉主编的《药用高分子（英文版）》基于现代药剂学的发展，依据国内外最新资料，结合作者多年来的教学科研实践编写而成，系统讲述了高分子在药物制剂中的应用。全书共分为十章，具体内容包括：药用高分子化学基础理论（第一章）；药用高分子的原理与结构（第二章）；天然来源与合成药用高分子（第三章）；天然来源高分子在药学领域的应用（第四章）；疏水性高分子聚合物的药用价值（第五章）；高分子聚合物在药物传递中的应用（第六章）；医药纳米技术（第七章）；药用高分子的热分析（第八章）；原子力显微镜在药用高分子中的应用（第九章）；药物高分子的流变学研究（第十章）。
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