Silicone rubber and natural rubber as biomaterials |
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| Authors: | J M Courtney T Gilchrist |
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| Institution: | (1) Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| Abstract: | The roles of silicone rubber and natural rubber as biomaterials are contrasted, with silicone rubber being widely used and
natural rubber having, as yet, found limited application. Relevant properties of both elastomers are described, applications
are discussed and possible future developments are considered. |
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| Keywords: | Biocompatibility Biomaterial Elastomer Natural rubber Silicone rubber |
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