Biomedical subjects

C Migliaresi

Publications and source records attributed to C Migliaresi.

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PubMed1981

Physical characterization of microporous poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) gels.

Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-(PHEMA) has been prepared by polymerizing in presence of different types of water-soluble additives, at various amounts, which were removed by swelling in water. Mechanical properties of swollen samples have been measured and analyzed by using the classical theory of rubber elasticity. Water permeability measurements were also performed to detect the presence of micropores and to determine the type of water transport. It has been shown that it's possible, using different types and amounts of additives, to obtain a wide range of physical properties of swollen PHEMA as required for various biomedical applications.

Chemical Phenomena↗

PubMed1980

Laminates of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and polybutadiene as potential burn covering.

The preparation and the physical characterization of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) thermally grafted onto polybutadiene (PHEMA/PB) are reported. The presence of polybutadiene increases the tensile properties of the film and prevents water diffusion through it while it does not affect the oxygen permeability of the PHEMA. The potential use of this material as burn wound cover is suggested.

Bandages↗

PubMed1980

Composite materials for biomedical applications.

The concepts of composite mechanics have been used to design two materials for potential prosthesis of biomedical interest. They attain specific physical properties and use polymers which show a high degree of biocompatibility. The materials used were a poly (2-hydroxyethyl-methacrylate) as matrix and polyesther resin as reinforcing fibers. The mechanical performance of a uniaxially oriented composite has been adjusted to match the behaviour of a human tendon. A laminate composite has been modelled for use in plastic surgery.

Artificial Organs↗