Polyurethane types, synthesis and applications–a review
Polyurethanes (PUs) are a class of versatile materials with great potential for use in different
applications, especially based on their structure–property relationships. Their specific …
applications, especially based on their structure–property relationships. Their specific …
[HTML][HTML] An overview of polyurethane biomaterials and their use in drug delivery
Polyurethanes are a versatile and highly tunable class of materials that possess unique
properties including high tensile strength, abrasion and fatigue resistance, and flexibility at …
properties including high tensile strength, abrasion and fatigue resistance, and flexibility at …
Nanocomposite foams based on flexible biobased thermoplastic polyurethane and ZnO nanoparticles as potential wound dressing materials
In the present study biobased and soft thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), obtained by
polymerization from fatty acids, was used to produce TPU/ZnO nanocomposite foams by …
polymerization from fatty acids, was used to produce TPU/ZnO nanocomposite foams by …
Advances in microbicide vaginal rings
Vaginal ring devices capable of providing sustained/controlled release of incorporated
actives are already marketed for steroidal contraception and estrogen replacement therapy …
actives are already marketed for steroidal contraception and estrogen replacement therapy …
Toward the next-generation nanomedicines: design of multifunctional multiblock polyurethanes for effective cancer treatment
M Ding, N Song, X He, J Li, L Zhou, H Tan, Q Fu… - ACS nano, 2013 - ACS Publications
Specific accumulation of therapeutics at tumor sites to improve in vivo biodistribution and
therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs is a major challenge for cancer therapy. Herein, we …
therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs is a major challenge for cancer therapy. Herein, we …
Polyurethane-nanolignin composite foam coated with propolis as a platform for wound dressing: Synthesis and characterization
This piece of research explores porous nanocomposite polyurethane (PU) foam synthesis,
containing nanolignin (NL), coated with natural antimicrobial propolis for wound dressing …
containing nanolignin (NL), coated with natural antimicrobial propolis for wound dressing …
Scaffold vascularization: a challenge for three-dimensional tissue engineering
H Bramfeld, G Sabra, V Centis… - Current medicinal …, 2010 - ingentaconnect.com
The prevalent challenge facing tissue engineering today is the lack of adequate
vascularization to support the growth, function, and viability of tissue substitutes that require …
vascularization to support the growth, function, and viability of tissue substitutes that require …
Sustained release drug delivery applications of polyurethanes
Since their introduction over 50 years ago, polyurethanes have been applied to nearly every
industry. This review describes applications of polyurethanes to the development of modified …
industry. This review describes applications of polyurethanes to the development of modified …
In Vitro and In Vivo Cartilage Engineering Using a Combination of Chondrocyte-Seeded Long-Term Stable Fibrin Gels and Polycaprolactone-Based Polyurethane …
D Eyrich, H Wiese, G Maier, D Skodacek… - Tissue …, 2007 - liebertpub.com
The use of either a hydrogel or a solid polymeric scaffold alone is often associated with
distinct drawbacks in many tissue engineering applications. Therefore, in this study, we …
distinct drawbacks in many tissue engineering applications. Therefore, in this study, we …
The role of cellulose nanocrystals in the improvement of the shape-memory properties of castor oil-based segmented thermoplastic polyurethanes
The effect of the addition of cellulose nanocrystals on segmented thermoplastic
polyurethane shape-memory properties was investigated. To this end, polyurethane …
polyurethane shape-memory properties was investigated. To this end, polyurethane …