Polyurethanes (PUs) are among the most versatile families of polymers with a broad range
of applications in several industrial sectors. Various materials can be used to produce PUs …

Tissue engineering aims to repair the damaged tissue by transplantation of cells or
introducing bioactive factors in a biocompatible scaffold. In recent years, biodegradable …

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) demonstrates chemical stability and biocompatibility and is widely
used in biomedical applications. The porous bamboo charcoal has excellent toxin …

Nanocomposites from a polyester-type waterborne polyurethane (PU) containing various
low concentrations (15–75 ppm) of silver nanoparticles (nano Ag, size∼ 5 nm) were …

Following a myocardial infarction (MI), cardiomyocytes are replaced by scar tissue, which
decreases ventricular contractile function. Tissue engineering is a promising approach to …

Chitosan nanocomposites were prepared from chitosan and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) or
silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) of∼ 5nm size. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known for their bactericidal abilities. The antibacterial
potency is dependent on the particle size and dispersion status. In this study, we …

Biodegradable elastomers in the form of polyurethane nanoparticles (NPs) were
successfully synthesized based on the combinations of two hydrolysis-prone polyester diols …

Biomaterials have had a major impact on the practice of contemporary medicine and patient
care. Growing into a major interdisciplinary effort involving chemists, biologists, engineers …

A series of nanocomposites from polyurethane (PU) incorporated with various low
concentrations (17.4–174ppm) of gold nanoparticles (approximately 5nm)(denoted “PU …