Polylactic acid blends: The future of green, light and tough

K Hamad, M Kaseem, M Ayyoob, J Joo… - Progress in Polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biobased product and a compostable aliphatic polyester that has
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …

Physical and mechanical properties of PLA, and their functions in widespread applications—A comprehensive review

S Farah, DG Anderson, R Langer - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of PLA in modern medicine

V DeStefano, S Khan, A Tabada - Engineered Regeneration, 2020 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a versatile biopolymer. PLA is synthesized with ease from abundant
renewable resources and is biodegradable. PLA has shown promise as a biomaterial in a …

[HTML][HTML] Current concepts in scaffolding for bone tissue engineering

T Ghassemi, A Shahroodi… - Archives of bone and …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Bone disorders are of significant worry due to their increased prevalence in the median age.
Scaffold-based bone tissue engineering holds great promise for the future of osseous …

Polylactic acid (PLA) controlled delivery carriers for biomedical applications

B Tyler, D Gullotti, A Mangraviti, T Utsuki… - Advanced drug delivery …, 2016 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) and its copolymers have a long history of safety in humans and an
extensive range of applications. PLA is biocompatible, biodegradable by hydrolysis and …

Implantable polymeric drug delivery devices: classification, manufacture, materials, and clinical applications

SA Stewart, J Domínguez-Robles, RF Donnelly… - Polymers, 2018 - mdpi.com
The oral route is a popular and convenient means of drug delivery. However, despite its
advantages, it also has challenges. Many drugs are not suitable for oral delivery due to: first …

Biodegradable materials for bone repair and tissue engineering applications

Z Sheikh, S Najeeb, Z Khurshid, V Verma, H Rashid… - Materials, 2015 - mdpi.com
This review discusses and summarizes the recent developments and advances in the use of
biodegradable materials for bone repair purposes. The choice between using degradable …

Poly (lactic acid) blends in biomedical applications

P Saini, M Arora, MNVR Kumar - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) has become a “material of choice” in biomedical applications
for its ability to fulfill complex needs that typically include properties such as biocompatibility …

Biocompatibility and safety of PLA and its copolymers

Y Ramot, M Haim-Zada, AJ Domb, A Nyska - Advanced drug delivery …, 2016 - Elsevier
PLA and its copolymers are commonly used for a wide variety of applications. While they are
considered to be biocompatible, side effects resulting from their implantation have been …

Poly lactic acid (PLA) polymers: from properties to biomedical applications

F Ebrahimi, H Ramezani Dana - International Journal of Polymeric …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Polylactic acid (PLA), one of the well-known bioabsorbable and compostable polyesters has
rapidly evolved into a competitive commodity material over the last decades. To provide …