Lactide and Ethylene Brassylate-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers and Their Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Mechanical Properties and Interaction with Astrocytes

Lactide and Ethylene Brassylate-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers and Their Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Mechanical Properties and Interaction with Astrocytes

Polylactide (PLA) is among the most commonly used polymers for biomedical applications thanks to its biodegradability and cytocompatibility. However, its inherent stiffness and brittleness are clearly inappropriate for the regeneration of soft tissues (e.g., neural tissue), which demands biomaterial...

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Main Authors: Carlos Bello-Álvarez, Agustin Etxeberria, Yurena Polo, Jose-Ramon Sarasua, Ester Zuza, Aitor Larrañaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
ethylene brassylate
lactide
bioresorbable polymer
elastomer
neural regeneration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/21/4656

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