| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10614983 | Materials Science and Engineering: C | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Tween 20 trimethacrylate (T3) was synthesized as photoactive precursor for hydrogels. ⺠T3 and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone gave though copolymer hydrogels on photopolymerization. ⺠Swelling ratios and swelling rates can be tuned by varying the T3 content. ⺠These hydrogels are excellent candidates for intervertebral disk repair.
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Authors
Ana C. Borges, A. Jayakrishnan, Pierre-Etienne Bourban, Christopher J.G. Plummer, Dominique P. Pioletti, Jan-Anders E. MÃ¥nson,