Bio‐Based Elastomers: Design, Properties, and Biomedical Applications
Abstract
Abstract To reduce carbon footprint and human dependence on fossil fuels, the field of bio‐based polymers has undergone explosive growth in recent years. Among them, bio‐based elastomers have gained tremendous attention for their inherent softness, high strain, and resilience. In this review, the recent progress of representative bio‐based elastomers derived from molecular building blocks and biopolymers are recapitulated, with an emphasis on molecular design, synthesis approaches, and mechanical performance. The performance‐advantaged properties of bio‐based elastomers, including immune modulation, biocompatibility, and biodegradability are also explored. Furthermore, their representative biomedical applications in wound dressing, cardiovascular, nerve repair, bone repair, and biosensors are exemplified. Lastly, the challenges and outlooks development of bio‐based elastomers are discussed. This review aims to offer readers valuable insights into the potential of bio‐based elastomers as viable alternatives to petroleum‐based counterparts, supporting the transition toward a more sustainable future.
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Authors (11)
Qingsheng Liu
Pengfei Lou
State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
Zhentao Sun
Daochang Li
State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
Haijun Ji
State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
Zhengzhuo Xu
State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
Lei Li
Jiajia Xue
Runguo Wang
Key Laboratory of Materials Physics Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Institute of Solid State Physics HFIPS Chinese Academy of Sciences Hefei P. R. China
Zhao Wang
State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Liqun Zhang