{"title":"Structural engineering of polyurethanes for biomedical applications","authors":"Haoran Wang, Tong Li, Jia Li, Ruohong Zhao, Ao Ding, Fu-Jian Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2024.101803","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polyurethane, a synthetic polymer distinguished by its urethane (carbamate, -NHCOO-) and/or urea (-NHCONH-) linkages, has been applied in various industries since its discovery in 1937 by Bayer and colleagues. The successful <em>in vivo</em> use of segmented multiblock thermoplastic polyurethane in 1967 marked the beginning of its development for biomedical applications. Over the past few decades, research on polyurethane biomaterials has evolved from focusing on biostable to biodegradable forms, exploring multifunctionality and application in areas like functional medical devices, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, etc.</p><p>This review aims to summarize the recent advancements in engineering polyurethane structures for biomedical applications, presenting the main methods utilized in their preparation, biological functions, and their main biomedical applications. In addition, we proposed four general strategies for engineering polyurethane structures in the biomedical field, offering a structured methodology for researchers and engineers engaged in polyurethane biomaterials work. Concluding the review, we spotlight future development directions, emphasizing multifunctional programmable polyurethane, peptide-mimicking polyurethane, and poly (hydroxyl urethane).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"151 ","pages":"Article 101803"},"PeriodicalIF":26.0000,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Progress in Polymer Science","FirstCategoryId":"92","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0079670024000200","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"POLYMER SCIENCE","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Polyurethane, a synthetic polymer distinguished by its urethane (carbamate, -NHCOO-) and/or urea (-NHCONH-) linkages, has been applied in various industries since its discovery in 1937 by Bayer and colleagues. The successful in vivo use of segmented multiblock thermoplastic polyurethane in 1967 marked the beginning of its development for biomedical applications. Over the past few decades, research on polyurethane biomaterials has evolved from focusing on biostable to biodegradable forms, exploring multifunctionality and application in areas like functional medical devices, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, etc.
This review aims to summarize the recent advancements in engineering polyurethane structures for biomedical applications, presenting the main methods utilized in their preparation, biological functions, and their main biomedical applications. In addition, we proposed four general strategies for engineering polyurethane structures in the biomedical field, offering a structured methodology for researchers and engineers engaged in polyurethane biomaterials work. Concluding the review, we spotlight future development directions, emphasizing multifunctional programmable polyurethane, peptide-mimicking polyurethane, and poly (hydroxyl urethane).
期刊介绍:
Progress in Polymer Science is a journal that publishes state-of-the-art overview articles in the field of polymer science and engineering. These articles are written by internationally recognized authorities in the discipline, making it a valuable resource for staying up-to-date with the latest developments in this rapidly growing field.
The journal serves as a link between original articles, innovations published in patents, and the most current knowledge of technology. It covers a wide range of topics within the traditional fields of polymer science, including chemistry, physics, and engineering involving polymers. Additionally, it explores interdisciplinary developing fields such as functional and specialty polymers, biomaterials, polymers in drug delivery, polymers in electronic applications, composites, conducting polymers, liquid crystalline materials, and the interphases between polymers and ceramics. The journal also highlights new fabrication techniques that are making significant contributions to the field.
The subject areas covered by Progress in Polymer Science include biomaterials, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, polymers and plastics, surfaces, coatings and films, and nanotechnology. The journal is indexed and abstracted in various databases, including Materials Science Citation Index, Chemical Abstracts, Engineering Index, Current Contents, FIZ Karlsruhe, Scopus, and INSPEC.