Special Features of Polyester-Based Materials for Medical Applications

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• Medical Engineering

Background:

• Polyester-based materials are increasingly utilized in various medical fields.
• Recent advancements focus on enhancing their physicochemical and biological properties for specific applications.
• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the demand for advanced medical materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current applications of polyester materials in medicine.
• To summarize processing methods and material combinations for improved performance.
• To address environmental concerns, risks, limitations, and future directions.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent scientific publications.
• Analysis of processing techniques for polyester-based medical materials.
• Evaluation of material combinations for enhanced properties.

Main Results:

• Polyesters are used in tissue engineering, wound dressings, surgical implants, and ophthalmology.
• Significant increase in polyester use in the medical field, especially post-COVID-19.
• Polyester materials contribute to multiresistant infection prevention.

Conclusions:

• Polyester-based materials offer broad potential in diverse medical applications.
• Optimized processing and combinations are key to meeting medical requirements.
• Future research should consider environmental impact and material limitations.