Biomedical Materials
Biomaterials encompass both artificial and natural substances utilized to enhance or substitute biological system functions. The most effective biomaterials are compatible with the body and collaboratively interact with the host's biology. This area of study spans multiple disciplines, involving chemistry, biology, and medicine. Within our offerings, you'll discover metals and ceramics that are biocompatible, along with an array of polymers that naturally degrade over time. Our collection includes a diverse range of poly(ethylene glycol) polymers featuring various end functionalities. Additionally, we provide bifunctional cross-linkers and agents for crosslinking, which are valuable tools for creating hydrogels and devices that degrade over time.
Polymerization Tools
A polymer is a substance composed of numerous repeating units called monomers. Polymerization is a chemical process where monomers react to form chains or networks of polymers. The evolution of polymerization techniques has driven the progress of polymers with increasingly intricate attributes, fostering innovative exploration in the realms of biomedicine, energy, and electronics.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEGs and PEOs)
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), also identified as polyethylene oxide (PEO) or poly(oxyethylene) (POE), stands as a synthetic polyether recognized for its hydrophilic nature and biocompatibility. Generally, substances possessing a molecular weight below 20,000 g/mol are denoted as PEGs, while those exceeding 20,000 g/mol are labeled as PEOs.
BiomedicalPolymers
Polymers stand as a crucial category of biomaterials that can be tailored to interact selectively with biological systems, serving therapeutic or diagnostic objectives. The molecular compositions and arrangements of polymers can be adjusted to amplify desired traits like degradability, compatibility with biological systems, and mechanical resilience.
Hydrophobic Polymers
Hydrophobic polymers, also known as water-repellent polymers, are substances that do not dissolve in water or other polar solvents. This category encompasses various materials, including acrylics, epoxies, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polytetrafluoroethylene, polydimethylsiloxane, polyesters, and polyurethanes
Hydrophilic Polymers
Hydrophilic polymers, also known as water-attracting polymers, refer to materials that exhibit insolubility in water or other polar solvents. This category encompasses a variety of substances, including acrylics, epoxies, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polytetrafluoroethylene, polydimethylsiloxane, polyesters, and polyurethanes.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEGs and PEOs)
Innovative strategies for drug delivery, utilizing polymeric nanoparticles, microspheres, and liposomes, have displayed significant potential in augmenting the therapeutic impact of medications. Biodegradable polymers characterized by strong compatibility with biological systems, such as poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), polylactic acid (PLA)
3D Bioprinting
3D bioprinting represents a groundbreaking technology capable of crafting intricate 3D tissue constructs with a level of complexity akin to natural tissue. This innovative approach employs additive manufacturing techniques, utilizing 3D printing principles to incrementally build materials, resulting in layered 3D tissue structures.
Drug Delivery Formulation Kits
Effective drug delivery formulations play a vital role in ensuring the efficient transport, potency, and durability of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This significance has grown exponentially due to recent strides in therapeutic advancements, exemplified by mRNA vaccines and other nucleic acid-based treatments.