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Vrushali Bhagat1, Matthew L Becker1
1Department of Polymer Science and ‡Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron , Akron, Ohio 44325, United States.
Biomacromolecules
|September 2, 2017
Abstract:
This review highlights the research on degradable polymeric tissue adhesives for surgery and tissue engineering. Included are a comprehensive listing of specific uses, advantages, and disadvantages of different adhesive groups. A critical evaluation of challenges affecting the development of next generation materials is also discussed, and insights into the outlook of the field are explored.
