Modification of polysiloxane polymers for biomedical applications: a review

Authors: Abbasi F.^{1, *}; Mirzadeh H.¹; Katbab A-A.¹

Source: Polymer International, Volume 50, Number 12, December 2001 , pp. 1279-1287(9)

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Abstract:

This paper reviews methods of modifying polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymers to improve their properties for biomedical applications. The modification methods are discussed under three different categories: bulk, surface and other modification techniques. Surface modification techniques include physical and chemical techniques to modify polymer surfaces. Bulk modification techniques include blending, copolymerization, interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) and functionalization. The third category includes less common modification techniques.

Keywords: silicone rubber; surface; bulk; modification; biomedical application

Language: English

Document Type: Review article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pi.783

Affiliations: 1: Polymer Department of Amirkabir University of Technology, Hafez-Ave, PO Box 15875-4413, Tehran, Iran *

Publication date: 2001-12-01

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