Stimulus sensitive polymers that can change their function based on temperature, pH and/or other physiological parameters are having a dramatic impact on the healthcare industry. The objective of this project was to identify current technologies and evaluate emerging applications that are based on these polymers. The research indicates that these polymers are enabling scientists to develop new non-invasive surgical procedures and targeted drug delivery systems that minimize side effects and recovery time.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Downing, Brett Randall
• Hawkins, Kevin Michael

Subject

• Well-Being
• Innovation
• Health
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D071I

Keyword

• Science--Study and teaching
• Medical care

Advisor

• Shivkumar, Satya

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright