Bio‐Based Elastomers: Design, Properties, and Biomedical Applications
Beijing University of Chemical Technology · South China University of Technology
Abstract
To reduce carbon footprint and human dependence on fossil fuels, the field of bio-based polymers has undergone explosive growth in recent years. Among them, bio-based elastomers have gained tremendous attention for their inherent softness, high strain, and resilience. In this review, the recent progress of representative bio-based elastomers derived from molecular building blocks and biopolymers are recapitulated, with an emphasis on molecular design, synthesis approaches, and mechanical performance. The performance-advantaged properties of bio-based elastomers, including immune modulation, biocompatibility, and biodegradability are also explored. Furthermore, their representative biomedical applications in…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 20.00
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 254
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11Topics & keywords
- Elastomer
- Materials science
- Nanotechnology
- Biochemical engineering
- Resilience (materials science)
- Biomimetic materials
- Engineering
- Composite material