The surface modification of existing polymeric biomaterials represents a key strategy for
improving the hemocompatibility in long‐and short‐term biomedical materials without …

Silver and gold nanoparticles (of average size∼ 20–27 nm) were incorporated in PU
(Polyurethane), PCLm (Polycaprolactam), PC (polycarbonate) and PMMA …

The effect of Gallic acid (GA) in the presence of 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-
carbodiimide (EDC)/N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) on collagen scaffold is investigated. The …

Bacterial adhesion and encrustation are the known causes for obstruction or blockage of
urethral catheters and ureteral stents, which often hinders their effective use within the …

Polyurethane (PU) has been utilized in the development of various blood-contacting medical
devices owing to their good biocompatibility and mechanical properties. The present study …

Application of β-1,3-glucan in production of ceramics-based elastic composite for bone
repair Page 1 Central European Journal of Biology * E-mail: anna.belcarz@umlub.pl …

Improving blood compatibility of biodegradable polymers is an area of intensive research in
blood contacting devices. In this study, curdlan sulphate and heparin-modified poly …

A new core–shell nanoparticle containing the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin was
formulated via amphiphilic graft copolymer self-assembly using curdlan-graft-poly (ethylene …

For high-tech applications, polyurethane (PU) materials require additional surface properties
and functionality, which can be achieved by incorporation of “clickable” groups in the PU …

Biomaterial-centred infections are major complications of implanted and indwelling medical
devices like urological and venous catheters with significant economic consequences and …