Synthesis of bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers containing isosorbide and polycarbonate diol and their biocompatible properties. [PDF]
, 2015 A new family of highly elastic polyurethanes (PUs) partially based on renewable isosorbide were prepared by reacting hexamethylene diisocyanate with a various ratios of isosorbide and polycarbonate diol 2000 (PCD) via a one-step bulk condensation ...
Gong, MS, Kang, MS, Knowles, JC, Oh, SY
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Recyclable Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan-based Polysaccharide Composite Materials [PDF]
, 2013 We have successfully developed a simple and totally recyclable method to synthesize novel, biocompatible, and biodegradable composite materials from cellulose (CEL) and chitosan (CS).
Duri, Simon +2 more
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Comparative study on the properties of a bio-based copolymacrolactone system
Polymer Testing, 2022 The evaluation of the properties and characteristics of macromolecular compounds is essential, especially from the point of view of the potential uses of the studied compounds.
Aurica P. Chiriac +7 more
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Micromorphological Investigations of Intervertebral Disk Degeneration using Electron Microscopy
Global Spine Journal, 2012 Introduction Intervertebral disk (ID) degeneration can be distinguished by various changes in the tissue structure like delamination and crack formation of the collagenous matrix as well as cellular changes like cell aging and variances in the amount and
A. Friedmann +4 more
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Paper Based Pressure Sensor for Green Electronics [PDF]
, 2017 This work reports a resistive paper-based disposable pressure sensor based on porous 3D conductive cellulose micro-fiber network. The conductivity in microfibers was achieved by subjecting the network to graphene oxide (GO) - poly(3,4 ...
Dahiya, Ravinder +2 more
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High-throughput micro-nanostructuring by microdroplet inkjet printing
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2018 The production of micrometer-sized structures comprised of nanoparticles in defined patterns and densities is highly important in many fields, ranging from nano-optics to biosensor technologies and biomaterials.
Hendrikje R. Neumann +1 more
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Recent Approaches for the Manufacturing of Polymeric Cranial Prostheses by Incremental Sheet Forming [PDF]
, 2017 This paper presents recent research experiences developed with the aim of manufacturing cranial prostheses in polymeric sheet using Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) technologies.
Bagudanch, Isabel +7 more
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Cell Transplantation, 2002 Three-dimensional (3-D) scaffolds offer an exciting possibility to develop cocultures of various cell types. Here we report chitosan–collagen hydrogel-coated fabric scaffolds with defined mesh size and fiber diameter for 3-D culture of human umbilical ...
Makarand V. Risbud +3 more
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Poultry by-products as source of collagen, nanokeratin and bioapatite for biomedical use
Revista Ciência Agronômica, 2021 Xenogeneic sources are attractive for the development of natural and sustainable biomaterials. The objective of this study was to extract and perform the physicochemical and biological characterization of poultry collagen (G1), nanokeratin (G2) and ...
Francisco Fábio Pereira de Souza +4 more
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Clinical applications of custom-made vaginal cylinders constructed using three-dimensional printing technology. [PDF]
, 2016 PurposeThree-dimensional (3D) printing technology allows physicians to rapidly create customized devices for patients. We report our initial clinical experience using this technology to create custom applicators for vaginal brachytherapy.Material and ...
Cunha, Adam +6 more
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