Synthesis of Polymer Membranes and Their Applications, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 40
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Interests: cell culture; bisphosphonate; biomaterials
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric membranes are being increasingly employed in various medical applications as physical barriers. For example, they are commonly used in guided bone regeneration (GBR) to facilitate bone ingrowth.
Various resorbable or non-resorbable polymeric membranes that act as barriers have been designed, thus playing a crucial role by isolating soft tissue and allowing bone to grow. Several combinations of materials may be employed, but the use of polymeric barrier membranes is highly encouraged as it prevents significant bone resorption during the healing period; thus, a greater mean ridge width gain is obtained. These polymeric membranes also prevent undesirable cells such as epithelial and connective tissue cells from populating the wound site, therefore allowing cells with regenerative potential, such as osteoblasts, to colonize the defect and form bone. Non-resorbable membranes, with polytetrafluroethyelene (PTFE) membranes as the primary representative, have superior space-making capabilities; however, wound dehiscence is highly prevalent and the subsequent risk of bacterial contamination and infections that require retreatment is high. In addition, various bioactive and biomimetic treatments have been applied to increase the ability of these membranes to participate in the healing and regeneration of bone.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight novel research regarding the synthesis and characterization of new polymer membranes and their possible application in medicine. Full research papers, communications and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Francisco Javier Manzano-Moreno
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer membranes
- membrane aplications
- medical applications
- guided bone regeneration
- membrane fabrication
- bioactive treatment
- resorbable membranes
- non resorbable membranes
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