The third edition of a bestseller, this substantially expanded reference, now in two volumes, presents the latest polymer developments and most up-to-date applications of polymeric biomaterials in medicine. This volume addresses the processing of polymeric biomaterials into specific forms that ensure biocompatibility and biodegradability for various uses in the medical and pharmaceutical arenas. It covers applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, anticancer therapies, hydrogels, and bioartificial organs. This comprehensive resource includes state-of-the-art research and successful breakthroughs in applications that have occurred in the last ten years.