Biodegradable polymer composites with osteogenic potential
Бюллетень сибирской медицины, 2021 The aim is to study the basic physico-mechanical properties of hydroxyapatite (HA) composites (up to 25–50 wt%) with polylactide (PLA-HA) and poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL-HA) prepared by melt compounding, as well as the osteogenic potential of PLA-HA in ...
S. M. Lebedev +7 more
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On the interest of using degradable fillers in co-ground composite materials [PDF]
, 2009 The article presents the results of a study whose objective is to show the interest of using vegetable and biodegradable fillers in composite materials.
Le Bolay, Nadine +2 more
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Materials, 2009 Biodegradable materials are used in packaging, agriculture, medicine and other areas. In recent years there has been an increase in interest in biodegradable polymers. Two classes of biodegradable polymers can be distinguished: synthetic or natural polymers.
Vroman, Isabelle, Tighzert, Lan
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2018 Reactive extrusion is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly method to produce new materials with enhanced performance properties. At present, reactive extrusion allows in-situ polymerization, modification/functionalization of polymers or chemical
K. Formela +3 more
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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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Degradability of chitosan micro/nanoparticles for pulmonary drug delivery
Heliyon, 2019 Chitosan, a natural carbohydrate polymer, has long been investigated for drug delivery and medical applications due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility and low toxicity.
Nazrul Islam, Isra Dmour, Mutasem O Taha
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Chopped basalt fibres: A new perspective in reinforcing poly(lactic acid) to produce injection moulded engineering composites from renewable and natural resources [PDF]
, 2012 This paper focuses on the reinforcing of Poly(lactic acid) with chopped basalt fibres by using silane treated and untreated basalt fibres. Composite materials with 5–10–15–20–30–40 wt% basalt fibre contents were prepared from silane sized basalt fibres
Kovacs, J. G., Tabi, T., Tamas, P.
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Biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents reduce the risk of stent thrombosis at 4 years in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a pooled analysis of individual patient data from the ISAR-TEST 3, ISAR-TEST 4, and LEADERS randomized trials [PDF]
, 2017 Aims The efficacy of durable polymer drug-eluting stents (DES) is delivered at the expense of delayed healing of the stented vessel. Biodegradable polymer DES aim to avoid this shortcoming and may potentially improve long-term clinical outcomes, with ...
Byrne, Robert A. +9 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyTissue engineering (TE) has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy, employing artificial scaffolds to regenerate functional cardiac tissue and offering new hope for innovative treatment approaches.
V. Gayathri +5 more
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