Poly (lactic acid) blends: Processing, properties and applications

M Nofar, D Sacligil, PJ Carreau, MR Kamal… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …

Biodegradable materials and metallic implants—a review

M Prakasam, J Locs, K Salma-Ancane, D Loca… - Journal of functional …, 2017 - mdpi.com
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 …

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) 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 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 …

Expanding poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) applications: A review on modifications and effects

AZ Naser, I Deiab, F Defersha, S Yang - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

Characterisation of a soft elastomer poly (glycerol sebacate) designed to match the mechanical properties of myocardial tissue

QZ Chen, A Bismarck, U Hansen, S Junaid, MQ Tran… - Biomaterials, 2008 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

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 …