Cosmetic gloves from natural rubber latex for upper limb prostheses: Preparation and physicochemical, mechanical and biological characterization

Upper limb amputations are frequently the result of traumatic events, often associated with car accidents or incidents involving industrial machinery. The development of prosthetic technologies is essential to provide physical assistance to amputees and offer psychological support. In such circumsta...

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Published in:	Biomedical Engineering Advances
Main Authors:	Danielle Restelatto, Jordana Bortoluz, Paula Sartori, Nayrim B. Guerra, Cristiani C.P. Cid, Robinson C.D. Cruz, Noel M. Gately, Declan M. Devine, Marcelo Giovanela, Mariana Roesch-Ely, Janaina S. Crespo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Cosmetic gloves Natural rubber latex Silver nanoparticles Mechanical properties Antibacterial properties
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266709922400015X