Effect of Ionizing Radiation on the Chemical Structure and the Physical Properties of Polycaprolactones of Different Molecular Weight

Effect of Ionizing Radiation on the Chemical Structure and the Physical Properties of Polycaprolactones of Different Molecular Weight

Polymers used in the biomedical sector can be exposed to ionizing radiation (X-ray, gamma) in vivo as implants or ex vivo for sterilization purposes (gamma, electron beam). This ionizing radiation can, at certain levels, cause degradation of the polymer. Polycaprolactones (PCL) of different molecula...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Navarro, Guillermina Burillo, Esbaide Adem, Angel Marcos-Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
polycaprolatone
electron beam irradiation
gamma rays
mechanical properties
degradation mechanism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/4/397

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