Biocompatible thermal shape-memory poly(lactide- co -trimethylene carbonate) elastomers for cell culture scaffold application

Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2026

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Authors: Shihao Zhang, Xu Li, Dong Zhou, Wei Luo, Ruiying He, João Rodrigues, Helena Tomás, Ruilong Sheng, Lv Wang, Yulin Li, Changli Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d5tb02473k
Cited by: 1
References: 57

Abstract

: 41.54-10.14 °C) enable their programmable thermal shape-memory function. Moreover, the introduction of TMCs could alleviate local acid degradation of PDLLA, improve the hydrophilicity (water contact angle reduced from 97.75° to 62.25°), and maintain excellent cytocompatibility (meet the medical grade standard). The results showed that PDT copolymers possess tunable elasticity, acid degradation resistance, and enhanced bioactivity, making them promising biocompatible thermal shape-memory elastomers for cell culture scaffold application towards tissue engineering.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Polymer composites and self-healing Advanced Materials and Mechanics Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
1208–1223
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN