A previous study showed that microporous, compliant and (bio)degradable vascular prostheses prepared from a polyurethane/poly(L-lactic acid) mixture can function as a temporary scaffold for the regeneration of small-calibre arteries. In this study the mechanism of fragmentation of vascular prostheses made of polyurethane, copolyesterether and blends of either polyurethane or copolyesterether wi...

the importance of the use of activated charcoal tubes for sampling gases and vapors is very well-known. for producing these tubes in the country, their production started in the laboratory of the department of occupation al health using activated charcoal, polyurethane foam and glass wool and consequently two types of foamed and foamless tubes were produced. to investigate the quality of the ra...

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) were dispersed into homemade silicone–polyurethane (SPU) resin in order to enhance their mechanical and anticorrosion ability. Before mixing with SPU, CNT modified by four different approaches improve dispersion the surface of covered SiO2–TiO2 nanoparticles, -NH2 groups, epoxy groups or isocyanate respectively. The structures CNTs checked XRD, FTIR, SEM. After being SPU ...

BACKGROUND Successful wound healing depends on various factors, including exudate control, prevention of microbial contaminants, and moisture balance. We report two cases of managing burn wounds with SMARTPORE Technology polyurethane foam dressing. CASE PRESENTATION In Case 1, a 2-year-old Asian girl presented with a delayed (11 days) wound on her right leg. She sustained a thermal injury fro...

BACKGROUND Peripheral arterial catheters are widely used in the care of intensive care patients for continuous blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling, yet failure - from dislodgement, accidental removal, and complications of phlebitis, pain, occlusion and infection - is common. While appropriate methods of dressing and securement are required to reduce these complications that cause failu...

We have prepared and characterized a new polyurethane-based antimicrobial material, N,N-dodecyl,methyl-polyurethane (Quat-12-PU). It exhibits strong antiviral and antibacterial activities when coated (as an organic solution or an aqueous nanosuspension) onto surfaces and antibacterial activity when electrospun into nanofibers. Quat-12-PU surfaces are able to kill airborne Gram-positive Staphylo...

in this research the composition of polyurethane closed cell (pucc) with two different concentrations of sio2 nanoparticles (1.0 and 2.0 wt%) have been prepared. optical microscopy and sem imaging, watering uptake, ftir and raman spectroscopy of the synthesized samples were carried out. the optical microscopy imaging of samples showed differences in the appearance of matrix produced by applying...

Purpose: Military boots’ mileage is a main factor that can be influence the risk of sustaining injuries during running. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of three types of military boots’ mileage on knee muscular co-contraction during running. Methods: Fifteen healthy males received three new pairs of military boots. They were asked to wear these shoes for over 6 months. ...

Polyurethane (PU) is the fifth most common polymer in the general consumer market, following Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and Polystyrene (PS), and the most common polymer for thermosetting resins. In particular, polyurethane has excellent hardness and heat resistance, is a widely used material for electronic products and automotive parts, and can be used to ...

PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the relative durability and complications between the proximal valve polyurethane and distal valve silicone peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). METHODS Institutional review board approval was obtained. A total of 326 patients (mean age, 50.4 years) was assigned randomly to receive either a proximal valve polyurethane...