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The effectiveness of multifunctional composites that combine a shape-memory polyurethane (PU) matrix with hydroxyapatite (HA) as a bioactive agent and antibiotics molecules results from a specific composite structure. In this study, structure-function correlations of PU-based composites consisting of 3, 5, and 10 (wt%) of HA and (5 wt%) of gentamicin sulfate (GeS) as a model drug were investigated. The performed analysis revealed that increasing HA content up to 5 wt% enhanced hydrogen-bonding interaction within the soft segments of the PU. Differential-scanning-calorimetry (DSC) analysis confirmed the semi-crystalline structure of the composites. Hydroxyapatite enhanced thermal stability was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and the water contact angle evaluated hydrophilicity. The shape-recovery coefficient (R r ) measured in water, decreased from 94% for the PU to 86% for the PU/GeS sample and to 88-91% for the PU/HA/GeS composites. These values were positively correlated with hydrogen-bond interactions evaluated using the Fourier-transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Additionally, it was found that the shape-recovery process initiates drug release. After shape recovery, the drug concentration in water was 17 μg/mL for the PU/GeS sample and 33-47 μg/mL for the PU HA GeS composites. Antibacterial properties of developed composites were confirmed by the agar-diffusion test against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

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Study of Correlation between Structure and Shape-Memory Effect/Drug-Release Profile of Polyurethane/Hydroxyapatite Composites for Antibacterial Implants