Search for dissertations about: "5-dioxepane-2-one"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word 5-dioxepane-2-one.

2. 1. Design of polyester and porous scaffolds

   Author : Karin Odelius; Ann-Christine Albertsson; Monica Ek; Torbjörn Mathisen; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ring-opening polymerization; porous scaffold; L-lactide; 5-dioxepane-2-one; ε-caprolactone; spirocyclic initiator; star-shaped polyester; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

   Abstract : The use of synthetic materials for tissue and organ reconstruction, i. e. tissue engineering, has become a promising alternative to current surgical therapies and may overcome the shortcomings of the methods in use today. READ MORE

4. 2. Design of Functional Degradable Aliphatic Polyesters and Porous Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

   Author : Peter Plikk; Ann-Christine Albertsson; Marek Kowalczuk; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Ring-opening polymerization; Stannous octoate; 2; 2’-azoisobutyronitrile; 1; 5-dioxepane-2-one; ε-caprolactone; L-lactide; Trimethylene carbonate; 2-methylene-1; 3-dioxe-5-pene; Copolymer; Porous scaffold; Porous tubular scaffold; Electron beam; Gamma irradiation; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

   Abstract : The regeneration of damaged tissues or organs using porous scaffolds which act as temporary guides for the patient’s own cells, i.e. tissue engineering, is a means to overcome the shortcomings of current standard medical treatments. READ MORE

5. 3. Macromolecular design and architecture of aliphatic polyesters

   Author : Karin Odelius; Ann-Christine Albertsson; Helmut Keul; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Ring-opening polymerization; L-lactide; 1; 5-dioxepane-2-one; ε-caprolactone; Polymerization kinetics; Star-shaped architecture; Spirocyclic tin initiator; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

   Abstract : Public health care has reached a level where tissue or organ reconstruction by means of biodegradable short-term implants via e.g. tissue engineering will be practicable in the near future. READ MORE

6. 4. Porous degradable polyester scaffolds

   Author : Peter Plikk; Ann-Christine Albertsson; Johan Lind; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; aliphatic polyester; copolymer; porous scaffold; ring-opening polymerization; electron beam; gamma irradiation; Polymerteknologi; Chemistry; Kemi;

   Abstract : Tissue engineering is a growing research field in which degradable porous scaffolds are used to regenerate tissue from the patients own cells. The problems due to donor shortage or the lack of full property restoration from prosthetic implants can thereby be overcome. READ MORE

7. 5. Macromolecular synthesis of functional degradable aliphatic polyesters and porous scaffold design

   Author : Sofia Målberg; Ann-Christine Albertsson; Anders Södergård; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; functional polyesters; condensation polymerization; L-lactide; ε-caprolactone; triblock copolymer; mechanical properties; porous scaffolds; tissue engineering; ring-opening polymerization; Bi III acetate; creatinine; stannous 2-ethylhexanoate; enzyme; degradation products; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

   Abstract : There is an increasing demand for new materials in biomedical applications with material properties that are highly specific for each application area. The search for new materials requires the creation of materials with suitable mechanical properties, functionalities, three-dimensional structures and a controlled degradation profile. READ MORE