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    Development of smart bio-polymeric nanostructures for stimuli-response based applications

    200932_Hawkins 2014.pdf (3.380Mb)
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    Open access
    Authors
    Hawkins, Bradley Robert
    Date
    2014
    Supervisor
    Dr Chi Phan
    Dr Gia Hung Pham
    Dr. Deeptangshu Chaudhary
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    School
    Department of Chemical Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1338
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    Abstract

    Biodegradable polymers are a rising commodity in the polymer industry, offering a resolution to disposal and environmental concerns. Biocompatibility within these types of polymers has resulted in extensive research towards medical applications. This research explores the development of smart bio-polymeric nanostructures by a low-cost manufacturing process known as electrospinning. Specific polymers were selected for this work to provide a stimuli-responsive system that is applicable for a range of applications.

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