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Microporous, Resorbable Implants Produced by the CESP Process
Author(s) -
Michaeli W.,
Pfannschmidt O.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1527-2648(199912)1:3/4<206::aid-adem206>3.0.co;2-a
Subject(s) - materials science , microporous material , polymer , biomedical engineering , composite material , medicine
Polymers based on glycolic and lactic acid are the most widely used type of resorbable polymers. The CESP Process (controlled expansion of saturated polymers) allows the production of resorbable implants serving not only as a replacement for organs but also as drug‐release systems. The foam structure and the ability to influence the bubble diameter enables tailoring of the mechanical properties and degradation behavior.