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Applications of Polyurethanes in Medical Devices

  • 1st Edition - May 19, 2022
  • Author: Ajay Padsalgikar
  • Language: English
  • Hardback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 6 7 3 - 1
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 1 6 8 - 5

Applications of Polyurethanes in Medical Devices provides detailed coverage of polyurethane (PU) chemistry, processing and preparation for performant medical devices. Polyureth… Read more

Applications of Polyurethanes in Medical Devices

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Applications of Polyurethanes in Medical Devices provides detailed coverage of polyurethane (PU) chemistry, processing and preparation for performant medical devices. Polyurethanes have found many uses in medical applications, due to their biocompatibility, biostability, physical properties, surface polarity, and the ability to suit the field of application. This book enables the reader to understand polyurethane and how this valuable material can be used in medical devices. Sections cover the chemistry, structure, and properties of polyurethane, with in-depth sections examining raw materials, reaction chemistry, synthesis techniques, reaction kinetics, material microstructure, and structure-property relationships.

Subsequent chapters demonstrate how polyurethane can be utilized in medical device applications, examining biological properties, rheology and processing before methodical coverage explains how polyurethane may be used for each category of medical device. Finally, future directions, and safety and environmental aspects, are covered.