Polymeric Biomaterials for Medical Implants and Devices

• Published in: ACS biomaterials science & engineering Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 454 - 472
• Main Authors: Teo, Adrian J.T, Mishra, Abhinay, Park, Inkyu, Kim, Young-Jin, Park, Woo-Tae, Yoon, Yong-Jin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 11.04.2016
• Subjects: polymer; biocompatible; medical implants; packaging; medical devices; biomedical

In this review article, we focus on the various types of materials used in biomedical implantable devices, including the polymeric materials used as substrates and for the packaging of such devices. Polymeric materials are used because of the ease of fabrication, flexibility, and their biocompatible...