Polymeric biomaterials refer to polymers that are used in medical applications and devices. They are increasingly being used for a variety of purposes in medicine due to their biocompatibility and ability to be molded into complex shapes and structures. Some of the main types of polymers used for biomaterials include silicone, nylon, polyester, teflon, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, and biodegradable polymers like polylactic acid and polyglycolic acid.

Uses of Biopolymers

Tissue Engineering Scaffolds
Global Polymeric Biomaterials are widely used for developing scaffolds for tissue engineering. They can be designed and fabricated into three-dimensional porous structures that mimic the extracellular matrix of tissues. This allows cell infiltration and new tissue growth. Some polymers commonly used for scaffolds include collagen, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and synthetic polymers like PLA, PGA, and PLGA.

Sutures and Stitches
Absorbable polymeric sutures made of PLA and PGA are commonly used internally and externally for wound closure and repair. They slowly degrade as the tissue heals and do not require removal. Non-absorbable sutures made of nylon and polypropylene are also used where long-term mechanical strength is required.

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