Novel Biodegradable Shape‐Memory Elastomers with Drug‐Releasing Capabilities

Advanced MaterialsVolume 23, Issue 19 p. 2211-2215 Communication Novel Biodegradable Shape-Memory Elastomers with Drug-Releasing Capabilities M. Concepcion Serrano, M. Concepcion Serrano Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USASearch for more papers by this authorLuis Carbajal, Luis Carbajal Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USASearch for more papers by this authorGuillermo A. Ameer, Corresponding Author Guillermo A. Ameer [email protected] Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA Institute for BioNanotechnology in Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Division of Vascular Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USABiomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.Search for more papers by this author M. Concepcion Serrano, M. Concepcion Serrano Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USASearch for more papers by this authorLuis Carbajal, Luis Carbajal Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USASearch for more papers by this authorGuillermo A. Ameer, Corresponding Author Guillermo A. Ameer [email protected] Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA Institute for BioNanotechnology in Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Division of Vascular Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USABiomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.Search for more papers by this author First published: 23 February 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201004566Citations: 129Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract Novel polydiolcitrate elastomers with thermally induced shape-memory properties are synthesized. These thermoresponsive polymers can be prepared as films or porous 3D sponges. Above their transition temperature, these materials display an elastomeric behavior, but below their transition temperature they have a glassy state. This thermally induced transition allows for the acquisition of their dual shape. Citing Literature Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description adma_201004566_sm_suppl.pdf543.4 KB suppl Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume23, Issue19May 17, 2011Pages 2211-2215 RelatedInformation