학술논문
Electrospun PCL‐Based Materials for Health‐Care Applications: An Overview.
Document Type
Article
Author
Mokhena, Teboho Clement; Chabalala, Mandla Brian; Mapukata, Sivuyisiwe; Mtibe, Asanda; Hlekelele, Lerato; Cele, Zamani; Mochane, Mokgaotsa Jonas; Ntsendwana, Bulelwa; Nhlapo, Toitoi Amos; Mokoena, Teboho Patrick; Bambo, Mokae Fanuel; Matabola, Kgabo Phillemon; Ray, Suprakas Sinha; Sadiku, Emmanuel Rotimi; Shingange, Katekani
Source
Subject
*CHEMICAL properties
*POLYMERS
*ELECTROSPINNING
*REGENERATION (Biology)
*MEDICAL care
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Language
ISSN
1438-7492
Abstract
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is one of the durable polymers with potential in a plethora of healthcare applications. Its biological properties, degradability, chemical properties, and mechanical properties can further be modified to manufacture desired products for modern biomedical applications. Electrospinning of PCL offers the opportunity to design treatment materials that resemble human tissues and facilitate regeneration at the target site. The resultant materials can also be modified by loading other active functional materials to broaden their applications. Herein, the recent advances in the preparation and modification of PCL‐based materials for healthcare applications are elucidated. The challenges and future trends for its application in modern biomedical applications are also outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]