Hydrophilic polyurethanes have the unique property of being able to absorb or otherwise manage moisture, which makes them valuable in medical and various other important commercial applications. Design and Applications of Hydrophilic Polyurethanes: Medical, Agricultural and Other Applications systematically and concisely covers the topics concerning hydrophilic polyurethanes: from chemistry, analysis, processing, and quality systems, to product development and applications. Case studies illustrate product development for specific applications. The text is well illustrated by more than 45 flowcharts and diagrams supplemented by more than 20 data tables.

From the Preface: “....In this work we will describe the breadth of the work conducted in the area of hydrophilic polyurethanes over the past 20 years. Much of the work has been done with foams, but some references are made to elastomers. We begin with a review of polyurethane chemistry with an emphasis on the differences between conventional polyurethanes and hydrophilics. We will then present some notable examples of how this property has been used in commercial products. The final chapters of the book describe an infrasturcture for the development of new devices...”

Target Audience: All readers involved in the research, development and applications of polymers, biomaterials, and other materials whose utility requires the special properties of hydrophilic polyurethanes.

Table of Contents:

The Chemistry of Hydrophilic Polyurethanes

Case Studies

Product Development

Process Development

Economics

Analysis of Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foams

Quality Systems Regulations

References

Index