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Biodegradable polymeric microcellular foams by modified thermally induced phase separation method.

Y S Nam1, T G Park

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Taejon, South Korea.

Biomaterials
|October 6, 1999
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Biodegradable polymer foams were fabricated using thermally induced phase separation (TIPS). Process parameters were optimized to control microcellular structures and pore sizes for diverse applications.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Biodegradable polymers are crucial for sustainable materials.
  • Fabricating porous structures with controlled morphology is challenging.
  • Thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) is a promising technique for creating polymer foams.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the fabrication of porous foams using TIPS.
  • To investigate the influence of process parameters on foam morphology.
  • To explore the use of additives for pore size control.

Main Methods:

  • Thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) process.
  • Systematic variation of polymer type, concentration, solvent/nonsolvent composition, and coarsening conditions.

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  • Characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mercury intrusion porosimetry.
  • Use of Pluronic F127 as an additive porogen.

    • Main Results:

    • Diverse microcellular foam morphologies were achieved.
    • Average pore diameters ranged from 1 to 30 microns.
    • Process parameters significantly influenced foam structure.
    • Pluronic F127 effectively controlled pore geometry and size.

    Conclusions:

    • TIPS is a versatile method for fabricating biodegradable polymer foams.
    • Precise control over foam morphology is achievable by tuning process parameters.
    • Additive porogens offer a strategy for tailoring pore characteristics.