New semi-biodegradable materials from semi-interpenetrated networks of poly(ϵ-caprolactone) and poly(ethyl acrylate).
Macromol Biosci
; 15(2): 229-40, 2015 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Semi-degradable materials may have many applications. Here poly(ethyl acrylate) and poly(ϵ-caprolactone) were combined as semi-interpenetrated networks, and thoroughly characterized in terms of final composition, interactions between components, wettability, and mechanical properties. PCL modulates the mechanical properties of the PEA elastomeric network. Cultures of fibroblasts and adipose-tissue derived stem cells showed excellent biological performance of the materials. The results are relevant for applications seeking materials leaving a permanent supporting skeleton after the partial degradation, as in patches for cardiac regeneration or in abdominal wall meshes.
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Poliésteres
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Resinas Acrílicas
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Biotecnologia
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Plásticos Biodegradáveis
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Animals
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En
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Macromol Biosci
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BIOQUIMICA
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2015
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Article
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Espanha