Polymer Networks Combining Controlled Drug Release, Biodegradation, and Shape Memory Capability

Polymer Networks Combining Controlled Drug Release, Biodegradation, and Shape Memory Capability

A triple functional polymer network system that combines shape‐memory capability, biodegradability, and drug release is developed. The choice of network structure and switching segment prevent that drug incorporation substantially changes the thermal and mechanical properties as well as the shape‐me...

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Veröffentlicht in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2009-09, Vol.21 (32‐33), p.3394-3398
Hauptverfasser: Neffe, Axel T., Hanh, Bui D., Steuer, Susi, Lendlein, Andreas
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Sprache:eng
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biomedical materials
drug delivery
polymeric materials
shape‐memory polymers
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Zusammenfassung:A triple functional polymer network system that combines shape‐memory capability, biodegradability, and drug release is developed. The choice of network structure and switching segment prevent that drug incorporation substantially changes the thermal and mechanical properties as well as the shape‐memory functionality (see recovery curves). A diffusion‐controlled release that is independent from biodegradation is enabled.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200802333