Conference proceeding
Photopolymerization of novel degradable networks for orthopedic applications
Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering Spring Meeting 1996. Vol. 74; New Orleans, Louisiana; USA; 24-28 Mar. 1996, pp.385-386
24 Mar 1996
Abstract
A new class of photopolymerizable, multifunctional anhydride monomers (and oligomers) was developed that react to form highly crosslinked polyanhydride networks. The high degree of crosslinking facilitated enhancement of mechancial properties (as compared to their linear counterparts) and also promoted a surface controlled degradation mechanism. In addition, the ability to photoinitiate the polymerization could lead to a new generation of orthopaedic implants that would provide surgeons with tremendous ease of placement and greater flexibility in design of fracture fixation systems.
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- Title
- Photopolymerization of novel degradable networks for orthopedic applications
- Creators
- K AnsethV ShastriC LaurencinR Langer
- Publication Details
- Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering Spring Meeting 1996. Vol. 74; New Orleans, Louisiana; USA; 24-28 Mar. 1996, pp.385-386
- Conference
- Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering Spring Meeting 1996 (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 24 Mar 1996 - 28 Mar 1996)
- Number of pages
- 1
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Identifiers
- 991019339567604721