Method for providing shaped biodegradable and elastomeric structures of (co) polymers of 1,3-trimethylene carbonate (TMC), shaped biodegradable and elastomeric structures, and the use of these structures
US7572838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31507
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for providing shaped biodegradable and elastomeric structures of (co)polymers of 1,3trimethylene carbonate (TMC) with improved (mechanical) properties which can be used for tissue or tissue component support, generation or regeneration. Such shaped biodegradable elastomeric structures are obtainable by forming homopolymers and/or copolymers of 1,3-trimethylene carbonate (TMC) into a desired shape and irradiating said desired shape with actinic radiation in an inert atmosphere.
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