This book presents a comprehensive and authoritative review of the recent developments and advances in biodegradable polymers and their biomedical applications.

1. Biodegradability and Biodegradable Polymers: An Overview 2. Standards, Policies, and Impacts of Biodegradable Polymers 3. Biodegradable Polymers in Sustained and Controlled Drug Delivery 4. Role of Biodegradable Polymers in Ocular Drug Delivery 5. Biodegradable Polymers in Vaccine Delivery 6. Applications of Biodegradable Polymers during Surgery 7. Biodegradable Polymers in Wound Care and Management 8. Applications of Biodegradable Polymers in Coronary Stents and Cardiac Tissue Engineering 9. Biodegradable Polymers in Dentistry 10. Biodegradable Polymers in Orthopedics 11. Biodegradable Polymer in Medical Implants and Devices 12. Biodegradable Polymers in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 13. Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications 14. Biomaterials and Smart Polymers and Their Application in 3D Printing in Healthcare 15. Advancements of Polymeric Materials for Dental and Biomedical Applications 16. Biodegradable Polymers in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals 17. Biodegradable Polymers in Food Packaging 18. Opportunities and Challenges with Biodegradable Polymers