Rapid hardening of electrospun foam in water for minimally invasive surgery
Thermoplastic polyurethane is a non-toxic material that is suitable for medical application. By the process of electrospinning, we are able to produce a membrane due to its shape memory effect (SME). In this study, we are interested in using TPU for potential medical applications. One such app...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Nanyang Technological University
2023
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168055 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Thermoplastic polyurethane is a non-toxic material that is suitable for medical
application. By the process of electrospinning, we are able to produce a membrane
due to its shape memory effect (SME). In this study, we are interested in using TPU
for potential medical applications. One such application would be in removing blood
clots in blood vessels. To achieve this, the TPU membrane would require curling and
crumpling capabilities when exposed to a stimulus. Therefore, is it crucial to achieve
this effect. Attempts have been made by previous individuals to assess TPU Samples
of the shrinkage effect and physical changes of the sample when exposed to a certain
stimulus. In this report we explore the fabrication of the 3D structure creation of the
TPU Samples. With the development in nanotechnology, this material has the
potential to be used in intricate medical applications and make a positive impact in
the medical industry. |
|---|