Biodegradation mechanisms of polyurethane elastomers
Biodegradation mechanisms of polyurethane elastomers
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London, England: Taylor & Francis
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English
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London, England: Taylor & Francis
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After over 40 years of use in biomedical applications, polyurethanes remain one of the most popular biomaterials due to their exceptional biocompatibility, mechanical properties and versatility. However, failure of polyurethane based pacemaker leads and breast implant coatings in the late 1980s brought the long term stability of these implants unde...
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Biodegradation mechanisms of polyurethane elastomers
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TN_cdi_sage_journals_10_1179_174327807X238909
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_sage_journals_10_1179_174327807X238909
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1478-422X
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1743-2782
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10.1179/174327807X238909
