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Fabricating Superhydrophobic Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
Published on: August 28, 2015
Medical applications of copolyester elastomer films
1Du Pont Co., Wilmington, Delaware 19898.
Abstract:
Medical dressings and devices are now required to fulfil a number of demands. These include preventing the entry of bacteria to the wound and improving the healing rate. Copolyester elastomers (COPEs) can play a significant role in providing these benefits because they can be blended to offer a range of characteristics. In this article, the author discusses the mechanical and physical properties of COPEs and discusses how these properties have been utilized, and their potential for future development.
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