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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Cardiovascular Engineering

Background:

  • Polyurethanes (PUs) are widely used in blood-contacting applications due to favorable mechanical and biocompatible properties.
  • Functionalization of PUs is crucial for expanding their utility in advanced biomedical devices.
  • Existing PUs may require improved hemocompatibility and specific functionalities for cardiovascular applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel catechol-functionalized polyurethanes (C-PU-PTMEG) with tunable properties.
  • To investigate the impact of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) molecular weight on material characteristics.
  • To evaluate the performance of C-PU-PTMEG as a coating for cardiovascular devices.

Main Methods:

  • Stepwise polymerization to create C-PU-PTMEG elastomers with varying PTMEG molecular weights.
  • Introduction of catechol groups to impart specific functionalities.
  • Mechanical testing, adhesion assays, self-healing efficiency measurements, and hemocompatibility evaluations (anticoagulant, antioxidation, anti-inflammatory).

Main Results:

  • Tunable mechanical strength (1.3–5.7 MPa), adhesion, and self-healing efficiency (14.9%–96.7% in 2 hours) were achieved by adjusting PTMEG molecular weight.
  • C-PU-PTMEG elastomers exhibited anticoagulant, antioxidation, and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Coated cardiovascular stents demonstrated flexibility and reduced thrombus formation, promoting endothelial cell growth.

Conclusions:

  • Novel C-PU-PTMEG elastomers offer versatile surface adhesion and tunable multifunctionality.
  • These materials show significant potential for use as cardiovascular stent coatings and in artificial heart valves.
  • The ability to modulate properties through PTMEG molecular weight provides a pathway for tailored biomedical applications.