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As discussed in Chap. 1, polymeric biomaterials of both natural and synthetic origin constitute an important class of biomedical materials that are used extensively in various applications ranging from drug delivery to tissue engineering. The use of natural polymers such as cellulose and collagen for various medical applications dates back to centuries.

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