Biomedical Applications of Poly(Lactic Acid)

Title:Biomedical Applications of Poly(Lactic Acid)

Volume: 4 Issue: 1

Author(s): Rajendra P. Pawar, Sunil U. Tekale, Suresh U. Shisodia, Jalinder T. Totre and Abraham J. Domb

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Keywords: Biomedical applications, medical implants, PLA.

Abstract: Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable, biocompatible, non-toxic and eco-friendly polymer. PLA and its composites are currently used in medical implants, tissue engineering, orthopedic devices, drug delivery systems, etc. The present review highlights recent research and patents for the utility of PLA based polymers and their blends in biomedical applications.

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P. Pawar Rajendra, U. Tekale Sunil, U. Shisodia Suresh, T. Totre Jalinder and J. Domb Abraham, Biomedical Applications of Poly(Lactic Acid), Recent Patents on Regenerative Medicine 2014; 4 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210296504666140402235024

DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210296504666140402235024	Print ISSN 2210-2965
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 2210-2973