Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Polymers have played a significant role in improving drug-delivery technology, by enabling the administration of therapeutic agents in several ways, such as by improving their solubility, and consequently their bioavailability when administrated orally, releasing them in constant doses over long periods via several routes of administration and achieving adjustable release for both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs. In this context, the rational design of polymers made to exert specific biological functions and the urge for customized drug-delivery systems is currently the foundation for contemporary advancements in the field.

The in-depth discussion of polymers and the mechanisms of their incorporation into drug-delivery systems is a timely topic in the field of pharmaceutics, and despite the many advances in polymers and drug-delivery systems made over the years, there is still a need for novel, distinctive materials as a result of advancements in medicines.

Therefore, this Special Issue aims to cover all the latest methods, improvements and advantages concerning the role of polymers in drug-delivery systems.

Dr. Panagiotis Barmpalexis
Dr. Afroditi Kapourani
Guest Editors

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