Review of poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel and its compounds in the application of artificial cartilage materials

Liu, Q.; Zheng, Y.; Wang, Y.; Wu, G.

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 20(4): 742-745

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5515
PMID: 14716891
Document Number: 552959
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel is a kind of material which has excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties. In this paper, the researches and developments of PVA hydrogel preparation and the modifications of PVA with other material were introduced. The potential for the use of PVA hydrogels as implant materials in cartilage reparation was reviewed.

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