[HTML][HTML] Multinuclear metal catalysts in ring-opening polymerization of ε‑caprolactone and lactide: Cooperative and electronic effects between metal centers

LJ Wu, W Lee, PK Ganta, YL Chang, YC Chang… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Multinuclear metal complexes can effectively improve the catalytic activity of catalysts for ring-
opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters. If the catalytic metal centers are close enough …

Recent progress of preparation of branched poly (lactic acid) and its application in the modification of polylactic acid materials

X Zhao, J Li, J Liu, W Zhou, S Peng - International Journal of Biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) with branched structure has abundant terminal groups, high
melt strength, good rheological properties, and excellent processability; it is a new research …

Laponite/amoxicillin-functionalized PLA nanofibrous as osteoinductive and antibacterial scaffolds

Z Orafa, H Bakhshi, S Arab-Ahmadi, S Irani - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
In this study, Amoxicillin (AMX) was loaded on laponite (LAP) nanoplates and then
immobilized on the surface of electrospun polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers to fabricate …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of nucleating agents, plasticizers, and molding conditions on the properties of injection molded PLA products

T Tábi, T Ageyeva, JG Kovács - Materials Today Communications, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a “green” alternative to petroleum-based plastics and a
desirable choice for many applications. However, low heat deflection temperature and lack …

Morphology development and mechanical properties of PLA/differently plasticized starch (TPS) binary blends in comparison with PLA/dynamically crosslinked “TPS+ …

HS Ghari, H Nazockdast - Polymer, 2022 - Elsevier
The toughening efficiency of three differently plasticized thermoplastic starches (TPS) in the
polylactic acid (PLA)/TPS blend was studied. A similar study was also carried out on …

Novel approaches and biomaterials for bone tissue engineering: a focus on silk fibroin

F Paladini, M Pollini - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bone tissue engineering (BTE) represents a multidisciplinary research field involving many
aspects of biology, engineering, material science, clinical medicine and genetics to create …

Investigation of the in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of a Three-Dimensional printed thermoplastic Polyurethane/Polylactic Acid blend for the development of …

A Abdul Samat, ZA Abdul Hamid, M Jaafar, CC Ong… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tissue-engineered polymeric implants are preferable because they do not cause a
significant inflammatory reaction in the surrounding tissue. Three-dimensional (3D) …

Mechanical properties and in vitro evaluation of thermoplastic polyurethane and polylactic acid blend for fabrication of 3D filaments for tracheal tissue engineering

A Abdul Samat, ZA Abdul Hamid, M Jaafar, BH Yahaya - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Surgical reconstruction of extensive tracheal lesions is challenging. It requires a
mechanically stable, biocompatible, and nontoxic material that gradually degrades. One of …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrogel-assisted microfluidic wet spinning of poly (lactic acid) fibers from a green and pro-crystallization spinning dope

W Wang, J Avaro, T Hammer, L Hämmerle… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) fibers have found a broad range of applications in medical
textiles. While traditional spinning methods usually involve harsh conditions, such as high …

Hybrid nanomaterials of carbon dots of silk sericin and folic acid embedded in bio-derived poly (lactic acid)/silk sericin nanogels and their incorporation with surface …

A Tuanchai, S Timjan, N Tuancharoensri… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2024 - Springer
Hybrid nanomaterials, consisting of carbon dots (CDs), nanogels, and electrospun
nanofibers, were developed for tissue engineering and drug delivery. CDs were synthesized …