Progress in Functionalized Biodegradable Polyesters

This chapter provides an overview of the current approaches to functionalized biodegradable polyesters, mainly PLA (polylactide), PGA (polyglycolide), and PCL (polycaprolactone). The general properties of biodegradable polyesters and their range of applications are discussed, and the need for functionalization of these materials, especially in regard to their relevance in the biomedical field, is highlighted. Functionalization approaches for PLA, PGA, and PCL are then introduced, and the polymer chemistry methodologies are discussed in detail.

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