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Mechanisms of polymer degradation and erosion
Biomaterials · 1996 · Vol. 17(2) · pp. 103–114
Achim Göpferich✉(Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg)
biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsDegradation (telecommunications)PolymerCrystallinityMaterials scienceMonomerPolymer degradationErosionCopolymerOligomerComposite material
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Biocompatible MaterialsHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationKineticsMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningModels, ChemicalParticle SizePolymersStructure-Activity RelationshipWaterPorosityIn Vitro Techniques
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