In situ nanomechanical characterization of the early stages of swelling and degradation of a biodegradable polymer.

Dumitru, A C

In situ nanomechanical characterization of the early stages of swelling and degradation of a biodegradable polymer. [electronic resource] - Nanoscale Mar 2015 - 5403-10 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

2040-3372

10.1039/c5nr00265f doi


Absorbable Implants
Absorption, Physicochemical
Biocompatible Materials--chemistry
Biodegradable Plastics--chemistry
Diffusion
Elastic Modulus
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure Analysis
Hardness
Kinetics
Lactic Acid--chemistry
Materials Testing
Models, Chemical
Polyglycolic Acid--chemistry
Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
Sodium Chloride--chemistry
Surface Properties
Tissue Scaffolds
Viscosity