Poly (lactic acid) blends: Processing, properties and applications
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …
Biodegradable materials and metallic implants—a review
Recent progress made in biomaterials and their clinical applications is well known. In the
last five decades, great advances have been made in the field of biomaterials, including …
last five decades, great advances have been made in the field of biomaterials, including …
Biodegradable materials for bone repair and tissue engineering applications
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 …
biodegradable materials for bone repair purposes. The choice between using degradable …
Poly (lactic acid) modifications
RM Rasal, AV Janorkar, DE Hirt - Progress in polymer science, 2010 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable and renewable thermoplastic polyester, with potential to replace …
biodegradable and renewable thermoplastic polyester, with potential to replace …
Biodegradable materials for bone repairs: a review
L Tan, X Yu, P Wan, K Yang - Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2013 - Elsevier
With attractive research and development of biomaterials, more and more opportunities
have been brought to the treatments of human tissue repairs. The implant is usually no need …
have been brought to the treatments of human tissue repairs. The implant is usually no need …
Expanding poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) applications: A review on modifications and effects
The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …
Toughening polylactide
KS Anderson, KM Schreck, MA Hillmyer - Polymer Reviews, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Polylactide is a commercially‐produced thermoplastic that is derived from renewable
resources and is environmentally degradable. Due to these attributes, polylactide holds …
resources and is environmentally degradable. Due to these attributes, polylactide holds …
Characterisation of a soft elastomer poly (glycerol sebacate) designed to match the mechanical properties of myocardial tissue
The myocardial tissue lacks significant intrinsic regenerative capability to replace the lost
cells. Therefore, the heart is a major target of research within the field of tissue engineering …
cells. Therefore, the heart is a major target of research within the field of tissue engineering …
Biomaterials in cardiac tissue engineering: ten years of research survey
QZ Chen, SE Harding, NN Ali, AR Lyon… - Materials Science and …, 2008 - Elsevier
Driven by enormous clinical need, myocardial tissue engineering has become a prime focus
of research within the field of tissue engineering. Myocardial tissue engineering combines …
of research within the field of tissue engineering. Myocardial tissue engineering combines …
Super-tough poly (lactic acid) materials: Reactive blending with ethylene copolymer
HT Oyama - Polymer, 2009 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is well known as a biocompatible, bioresorbable, and biodegradable
polymer superior to petrochemical polymers from the standpoint of total energy consumption …
polymer superior to petrochemical polymers from the standpoint of total energy consumption …