Structural and functional adaptive artificial bone: materials, fabrications, and properties

P Feng, R Zhao, W Tang, F Yang, H Tian… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
It is an urgent need that defect repair can develop from simple device fixation to living tissue
reconstruction, from short life function replacement to permanent regeneration repair. At …

A review on degradation mechanisms of polylactic acid: Hydrolytic, photodegradative, microbial, and enzymatic degradation

NF Zaaba, M Jaafar - Polymer Engineering & Science, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Recently, thoughtful disagreements between scientists concerning environmental issues
including the use of renewable materials have enhanced universal awareness of the use of …

Natural fiber-reinforced polycaprolactone green and hybrid biocomposites for various advanced applications

RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, MNF Norrrahim, MSM Misenan… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Recent developments within the topic of biomaterials has taken hold of researchers due to
the mounting concern of current environmental pollution as well as scarcity resources …

[HTML][HTML] Current applications of poly (lactic acid) composites in tissue engineering and drug delivery

S Liu, S Qin, M He, D Zhou, Q Qin, H Wang - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Biodegradable poly (lactic acid)(PLA) presents suitable physicochemical properties and
biocompatibility for biomedical engineering. However, PLA has some drawbacks, such as …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling of bioplastic waste: A review

G Fredi, A Dorigato - Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Replacing conventional plastics with bioplastics, ie, plastics that are bioderived and/or
biodegradable, does not necessarily solve the issues of resource depletion and plastic …

Electrospinning and electrospun nanofibers: Methods, materials, and applications

J Xue, T Wu, Y Dai, Y **a - Chemical reviews, 2019 - ACS Publications
Electrospinning is a versatile and viable technique for generating ultrathin fibers.
Remarkable progress has been made with regard to the development of electrospinning …

[HTML][HTML] Additive manufacturing in polymer research: Advances, synthesis, and applications

MA Islam, MH Mobarak, MIH Rimon, MZ Al Mahmud… - Polymer Testing, 2024 - Elsevier
This study delves into how additive manufacturing has revolutionized the production of
polymers over the last three decades. Traditional polymer production finds it difficult to fulfill …

Degradation mechanisms of polycaprolactone in the context of chemistry, geometry and environment

M Bartnikowski, TR Dargaville, S Ivanovski… - Progress in Polymer …, 2019 - Elsevier
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable polymer that is widely utilized for biomedical
applications, as well as for environmentally sustainable packaging. The mechanisms driving …

PCL-PEG copolymer based injectable thermosensitive hydrogels

MR Dethe, A Prabakaran, H Ahmed, M Agrawal… - Journal of Controlled …, 2022 - Elsevier
A number of stimuli-responsive-based hydrogels has been widely explored in biomedical
applications in the last few decades because of their excellent biodegradability and …

[HTML][HTML] Strategies to improve bioactive and antibacterial properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for use as orthopedic implants

Z Zheng, P Liu, X Zhang, X Zou, X Mei, S Zhang… - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has gradually become the mainstream material for preparing
orthopedic implants due to its similar elastic modulus to human bone, high strength …