Abstract:
The invention relates to a photopolymerizable composite resin composition for dental restoration i) based on the multifunctional prepolymer mixture of 2,2-bis-(4-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropoxy)phenyl)propane (“Bis-GMA”) and multifunctional prepolymer formed by substituting hydrogen atoms in hydroxyl group with methacrylate groups in this Bis-GMA molecules, and ii) comprising a diluent, an inorganic filler, a photoinitiation system, and other additives. The photopolymerizable composite resin composition for dental restoration based on multifunctional prepolymer mixture has better physical and mechanical properties and biocompatibility than the conventional composition based on only Bis-GMA itself.
Abstract:
Novel sulfonated polyethyleneoxide-substituted polymers having improved blood compatibility are provided. The polymers are produced by substituting a polymeric substrate having active sites of amide or acid amide group, such as polyurethane, polyamide and polyacrylamide, with sulfonated polyethyleneoxide [PEO--(SO.sub.3 H).sub.n ].The polymers according to the present invention are valuable as construction materials of the artificial organs for the circulatory system in contact with blood, such as artificial hearts, artificial blood vessels, artificial kidneys, etc.
Abstract:
A method for modifying surface of biodegradable porous polymer scaffold for tissue engineering using a low temperature plasma discharge apparatus, and particularly, a method for inducing the biodegradable porous polymer scaffold to be hydrophilic by graft polymerizing a hydrophilic monomer on the surface of the biodegradable porous polymer scaffold, which is made of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid or poly(lactic acid-glycolic acid) copolymer, using a low temperature plasma. The surface-modified porous polymer scaffold according to the present invention has an enhanced cell compatibility in cell culture in vitro, and promote tissue growth when the cell is transplanted into a body.
Abstract:
Novel sulfonated polyethyleneoxide-substituted polymers having improved blood compatibility are provided. The polymers are produced by substituting a polymeric substrate having active sites of amide or acid amide group, such as polyurethane, polyamide and polyacrylamide, with sulfonated polyethyleneoxide PEO-SO.sub.3 H.The polymers according to the present invention are valuable as construction materials of the artificial organs for the circulatory system in contact with blood, such as artificial hearts, artificial blood vessels, artificial kidneys, etc.
Abstract:
There is provided a method of preparing biodegradable dual pore polymer scaffolds, comprising the steps of: maintaining a polymer solution containing a biodegradable polymer, an effervescent mixture of carbonate and organic acid, and solvent at a temperature range of −196° C. to ambient temperature so as to evaporate the solvent and produce a polymer sample; and foaming the polymer sample in a mixed solution of water and alcohol.According to the present invention, the pore size of the polymer scaffolds can be easily controlled, and biodegradable polymer scaffolds can be more simply prepared compared to conventional methods such as salt leaching technique, phase separation technique or gas foaming technique. Further, since the biodegradable polymer scaffolds prepared according to the present invention have a high surface area and porosity without formation of skin layer, secretion of toxic substances and remnant phenomenon, they can be advantageously used for regenerating almost all living tissues and organs in tissue engineering.
Abstract:
There is provided a method of preparing biodegradable dual pore polymer scaffolds, comprising the steps of: maintaining a polymer solution containing a biodegradable polymer, an effervescent mixture of carbonate and organic acid, and solvent at a temperature range of −196° C. to ambient temperature so as to evaporate the solvent and produce a polymer sample; and foaming the polymer sample in a mixed solution of water and alcohol. According to the present invention, the pore size of the polymer scaffolds can be easily controlled, and biodegradable polymer scaffolds can be more simply prepared compared to conventional methods such as salt leaching technique, phase separation technique or gas foaming technique. Further, since the biodegradable polymer scaffolds prepared according to the present invention have a high surface area and porosity without formation of skin layer, secretion of toxic substances and remnant phenomenon, they can be advantageously used for regenerating almost all living tissues and organs in tissue engineering.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a photo-cured dental pit and fissure sealant composition for caries prevention: i) based on the multifunctional prepolymer mixture of 2,2-bis-(4-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropoxy)phenyl)propane (“Bis-GMA”), which has conventionally been used as dental pit and fissure sealant for caries prevention, and a multifunctional prepolymer formed by substituting hydrogen atoms in hydroxyl group with methacrylate groups in the Bis-GMA molecules; and ii) comprising a diluent, an inorganic filler, a photoinitiation system, and other additives. The dental pit and fissure sealant composition of the present invention is based on a multifunctional prepolymer mixture and has better physical and mechanical properties and biocompatibility than a conventional composition based on Bis-GMA only.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a wire-type corona charger having a wire electrode disposed between ground electrode plates. The wire electrode is supported by the ends of the plurality of wire electrode supporters which are so arranged that their ends have a curvature equal to arcuately-shaped upper edge of the ground electrode plates. The curvature coincides with one of the curvatures of the horizontal axis and the vertical axis of the interior surface of the panel faceplate, while the charger is pivoted along the other curvature of the faceplate. The charger can uniformly charge the photoconductive layer and improves the charging efficiency.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for preparing biodegradable porous polymer scaffolds for tissue engineering, comprising: a) fabricating a polymer sample from a polymer solution containing at least one biodegradable polymer and an effervescent mixture; b) effervescing the polymer sample in the presence of an effervescent medium such as an aqueous alcohol solution; and c) drying. The method for preparing biodegradable polymer scaffolds of the present invention has the advantages that the process is simple, that pore size can be easily controlled, that the problem caused by the secretion and existence of the toxic substance can be avoid by using a material harmless to human body, and that high efficiency can be achieved. In addition, biodegradable porous polymer scaffolds prepared by above method have the advantages that high porosity can be achieved and an open cell structure in which pores are interconnected is obtained.
Abstract:
A bottom antireflective coating layer is made from the compositions of organic photosensitive materials that contain isoflavone chromophore by photolithography utilizing a deep ultraviolet light source for producing a submicro-level, large-scale integrated chip. A copolymer containing an isoflavone chromophore is used as a bottom antireflective coating layer for fabricating a 64-megabit or gigabit DRAM. The antireflective coating layer enables not only the suppression of reflections of light that occur under the substrate layer but also the removal of standing waves. Consequently, a high-resolution sub-micron of a 100˜200 nm integrated circuit is able to be stably formed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the production of semiconductors.