Medical Applications of Polymer Fibers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 July 2024) | Viewed by 1791
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymers; electrospinning; biomechanics; soft tissues; scaffolds; mechanical properties; biodegradation
Interests: pelvic floor soft tissues; polymers; electrospinning; mathematical modelling; proporties
Interests: obstetrics and gynecological; biomechanic
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Medical polymer fiber production is a rapidly growing industry as applications are being introduced worldwide, mainly for medical implants and suture materials to relieve a number of problems ranging from organ dysfunctions to tissue defects. Polymer fibers used as implant materials must have reliable properties, such as a sufficient degree of biocompatibility, abrasion resistance, and biodegradability. These are some of the most valuable medical products because they come into direct contact with the human body and play an important role in the success and safety of medical operations and procedures. Thus, the production of polymer fibers has great potential for the global medical market. This Special Issue provides a comprehensive and valuable resource on recent scientific progress, highlighting the application and use of polymeric fibers in medical applications.
Dr. Rita Rynkevic
Dr. Elisabete Silva
Prof. Dr. Antonio Augusto Fernandes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomedical
- tissue engineering
- biomaterial
- biocompatibility
- bio-functionality
- polymer materials
- bio-medical devices
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