Chapter 22 Synthetic polymers

Mourey, Thomas H.; Schunk, T. C.

doi:10.1016/s0301-4770(08)61515-8

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“…In regenerative medicine applications, synthetic biopolymers offer several advantages over other non-biodegradable materials. They can be produced with consistently high quality and purity and can be shaped into various forms with desired bulk and surface properties [ 2 , 49 ]. Table 2 illustrates the mechanical characteristics, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility of metallic biomaterials widely used in the medical field.…”

Section: Biomaterials In Orthopedicsmentioning

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Biomaterials as Implants in the Orthopedic Field for Regenerative Medicine: Metal versus Synthetic Polymers

et al. 2023

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Patients suffering bone fractures in different parts of the body require implants that will enable similar function to that of the natural bone that they are replacing. Joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis) also require surgical intervention with implants such as hip and knee joint replacement. Biomaterial implants are utilized to fix fractures or replace parts of the body. For the majority of these implant cases, either metal or polymer biomaterials are chosen in order to have a similar functional capacity to the original bone material. The biomaterials that are employed most often for implants of bone fracture are metals such as stainless steel and titanium, and polymers such as polyethene and polyetheretherketone (PEEK). This review compared metallic and synthetic polymer implant biomaterials that can be employed to secure load-bearing bone fractures due to their ability to withstand the mechanical stresses and strains of the body, with a focus on their classification, properties, and application.

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Section: Biomaterials In Orthopedicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biomaterials as Implants in the Orthopedic Field for Regenerative Medicine: Metal versus Synthetic Polymers

et al. 2023

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“…At 32 °C linear pNIPAAM produces unstable hydrogels that substantially collapse with increasing temperature above the LCST. This thermo-responsive nature is due to the strong hydrogen bonds between the polymer and water molecules and the specific structural molecular alignments of these bonds [ 121 , 122 ]. Specific molecular alignment is required for the hydrogen bonds between the water and amide group due to the hydrophobic N -isopropyl residues in pNIPAAM [ 122 ].…”

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A Comprehensive Review of Cross-Linked Gels as Vehicles for Drug Delivery to Treat Central Nervous System Disorders

Mashabela

Maboa

Miya

et al. 2022

Gels

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Gels are attractive candidates for drug delivery because they are easily producible while offering sustained and/or controlled drug release through various mechanisms by releasing the therapeutic agent at the site of action or absorption. Gels can be classified based on various characteristics including the nature of solvents used during preparation and the method of cross-linking. The development of novel gel systems for local or systemic drug delivery in a sustained, controlled, and targetable manner has been at the epitome of recent advances in drug delivery systems. Cross-linked gels can be modified by altering their polymer composition and content for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. These modifications have resulted in the development of stimuli-responsive and functionalized dosage forms that offer many advantages for effective dosing of drugs for Central Nervous System (CNS) conditions. In this review, the literature concerning recent advances in cross-linked gels for drug delivery to the CNS are explored. Injectable and non-injectable formulations intended for the treatment of diseases of the CNS together with the impact of recent advances in cross-linked gels on studies involving CNS drug delivery are discussed.

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Polymer-based encapsulation in food products: a comprehensive review of applications and advancements

Barbosa-Nuñez,

Espinosa-Andrews,

Cardona

et al. 2025

Journal of Future Foods

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Chapter 22 Synthetic polymers

Cited by 5 publications

References 307 publications

Biomaterials as Implants in the Orthopedic Field for Regenerative Medicine: Metal versus Synthetic Polymers

Biomaterials as Implants in the Orthopedic Field for Regenerative Medicine: Metal versus Synthetic Polymers

A Comprehensive Review of Cross-Linked Gels as Vehicles for Drug Delivery to Treat Central Nervous System Disorders

Polymer-based encapsulation in food products: a comprehensive review of applications and advancements

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