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Polymers for medical applications
Author(s) -
Frommelt H.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
makromolekulare chemie. macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 0258-0322
DOI - 10.1002/masy.19870120114
Subject(s) - biocompatibility , polyurethane , elastomer , polymer science , polymer , materials science , nanotechnology , composite material , metallurgy
The paper starts with some general introductory comments on properties and influence factors such as biocompatibility, surface structure, processibility and purity. Hence it is derived that polyurethanes deserve special attention as biomaterials, which is explained by the variability of the structure. A number of examples with new types of polyurethane elastomers are described, their advantages and disadvantages are pointed out, and conclusions are drawn for further research.