Jinhua Qiu, Hui Zhao, Shifang Luan, Lei Wang, Hengchong Shi
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Abstract
Polyurethane (PU) is a synthetic polymer with a micro-phase separation structure and tunable mechanical properties. Since the first successful application of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) in vivo in 1967, PU has become an important biomedical material for various applications in tissue engineering, artificial organs, wound healing, surgical sutures, medical catheters, and bio-flexible electronics. This review summarizes three strategies for regulating the mechanical properties of medical PU elastomers, including monomer design and selection, modification and arrangement of segments, and incorporation of nanofillers. Furthermore, we discuss the feasible strategies to achieve the biodegradability and self-healing properties of polyurethane to meet specific biomedical needs. Finally, this review highlights the latest advancements in functionalized PU for biomedical applications and offers insights into its future development.
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Biomaterials Science is an international high impact journal exploring the science of biomaterials and their translation towards clinical use. Its scope encompasses new concepts in biomaterials design, studies into the interaction of biomaterials with the body, and the use of materials to answer fundamental biological questions.
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