As a type of elastomeric polymers, non-degradable polyurethanes (PUs) have a long history
of being used in clinics, whereas biodegradable PUs have been developed in recent …

The exceptional tunability of chemical, mechanical, and shape memory properties of
segmented thermoplastic polyurethanes (STPUs) makes them promising materials in a wide …

A green fabrication process (organic solvent-free) of artificial scaffolds is required in tissue
engineering field. In this work, a series of aligned three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds are made …

Nerve injuries in the central or peripheral nervous system threaten human health and hinder
social development, and effectively repairing or regenerating nerve tissues remains a huge …

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are based on a combination of the properties of plastic
and elastomers, such as elasticity and processability. Although TPEs are known to be …

Biodegradable shape memory polymers have great potential for use in minimally invasive
surgical procedures. Herein, a series of shape memory polyurethanes (SMPUs) containing a …

Two kinds of dimethylpolysiloxane, KF-6001 and X-22-176-DX, were used to modify
polyurethane. The effects of KF-6001 and X-22-176-DX on the colloidal, physico-chemical …

Flexible shape memory polyurethanes (SMPUs) are the favorable candidates as a coating
or substrate for wearable smart textiles, electronics, and biomedical applications. However …

Due to the disorder in microenvironmental pH, the persistence in inflammation, and the
incomplete structural functionality of the healing cartilage-bone interface, cartilage defect …

Expansion joint failure is one of the main causes that lead to the damages of concrete
pavement. The silicon dioxide/shape memory polyurethane (SiO2/SMPU) is a new kind of …