Abstract
Light-mediated polymers have the unique property of getting quickly cured into hardened film in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) or visible light. Over the past few years different types of light-mediated biopolymers for a wide range of medical applications have been prepared. They are employed extensively in the biomedical field, including medicine, artificial organs, dentistry, prosthetic devices, bone repair, drug delivery systems, synthesis of biomolecules, and purification membranes. In recent years, 3D bioprinting of such polymers has enhanced their practical applications in the fabrication of artificial human organs. This chapter includes 203 references providing details of systematic growth in the preparation, properties, and applications of light-sensitive materials. Some of the polymers which have been discussed in this chapter are polyurethanes, acrylates, vinyl monomers, and modified biopolymers, with a special focus on photoinitiators which are being used in light-mediated systems. The recent trends in biopolymer applications as well as their advantages and disadvantages have also been highlighted.
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