Polymer micronetworks with shape-memory as future platform to explore shape-dependent biological effects

Fabian Friess; Ulrich Nöchel; Andreas Lendlein; Christian Wischke

doi:10.1002/adhm.201400433

Polymer micronetworks with shape-memory as future platform to explore shape-dependent biological effects

Adv Healthc Mater. 2014 Dec;3(12):1986-90. doi: 10.1002/adhm.201400433. Epub 2014 Oct 8.

Authors

Fabian Friess¹, Ulrich Nöchel, Andreas Lendlein, Christian Wischke

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Biomaterial Science and Berlin-, Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513, Teltow, Germany.

PMID: 25295760
DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201400433

Abstract

Polymer micronetworks allowing stimuli-induced, predefined, and spatially directed shape shifts. The temperature-induced on-demand switching of shape is introduced as a function of polyester carriers. With their adjustable -switching temperature, micronetworks may serve as a model system to explore static and dynamic shape effects in biological systems.

Keywords: biomedical application; functional microparticles; micronetworks; poly(ε-caprolactone); shape-memory materials.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
Materials Testing
Microtechnology
Polymers / chemistry*

Substances

Biocompatible Materials
Polymers