Browsing Theses - Mechanical, Polymer and Design TUS:MM by Issue Date
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Development of novel hydrogel based composites for bone tissue engineering applications.
(2013)The process of tissue engineering involves replacing and assisting in the healing of damaged tissues. Specifically for bone tissue repair, a clinical demand has developed for alternative materials to replace the existing ... -
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ilex paraguariensis leaves for application in antimicrobial polyelectrolyte biomaterials
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021)This research aims to develop and characterize antimicrobial polymer biomaterials containing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) obtained using Ilex paraguariensis (IP) leaf extract by green synthesis. The biomaterials ... -
Development of drug eluting biodegradable nanocomposite for use in coronary stents
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-07)Coronary stents are the scaffolds placed inside the blocked arteries, which aids the restoration of the passage of blood to the heart. Coronary stenting has become a standard medical procedure to treat coronary heart disease ... -
The development of novel PVA hydrogel for biomedical and drug delivery applications
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-08)Hydrogels have been used widely in biomaterial applications, mainly due to their low interfacial tension, useful swelling properties and high lubricity. In addition to their promising biocompatibility characteristics, ... -
Modification of PEGDMA hydrogels for use in the fabrication of peripheral nerve guidance conduits
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-10)Peripheral nerve injury is a worldwide issue affecting millions. More than 719,000 people are receiving surgical treatment for peripheral nerve injury each year in the US alone. There is presently a market for the ... -
Modification of bioactive hyaluronic acid for stereolithography 3D printing of hydrogel conduits for peripheral nerve regeneration
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest:, 2023)Peripheral nerve injuries occur as a result of illness or injury, and present a significant healthcare and economic burden. Many of these cases occur in otherwise healthy individuals, in the age range 20-40 years, due to ...
