Abstract:
The present invention concerns methods of treating systemic, regional, or local inflammation from a patient suffering or at risk of inflammation comprising administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a sorbent that sorbs an inflammatory mediator in said patient. In some preferred embodiments, the sorbent is a biocompatible organic polymer.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a flexible intrinsically antimicrobial absorbent porosic composite controlling for an effective pore size using removable pore-forming substances and physically incorporated, non-leaching antimicrobials. A flexible intrinsically antimicrobial absorbent porosic composite controlled for an effective pore size composited physically incorporated, high-surface area, non-leaching antimicrobials, optionally in which the physically incorporated non-leaching antimicrobial exposes nanopillars on its surface to enhance antimicrobial activity. A kit that enhances the effectiveness of the intrinsically antimicrobial absorbent porosic composite by storing the composite within an antimicrobial container.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for concentrated aqueous silk fibroin solutions and an all-aqueous mode for preparation of concentrated aqueous fibroin solutions that avoids the use of organic solvents, direct additives, or harsh chemicals. The invention further provides for the use of these solutions in production of materials, e.g., fibers, films, foams, meshes, scaffolds and hydrogels.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to new ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) articles comprising at least a porous UHMWPE-type polymer structure with an at least trimodal pore distribution and to a process for its preparation which comprises using at least a porogen agent as well as a solvent for generating the porosity. The resulting UHMWPE-type polymer article is well suited for medical implants and/or scaffolds among other applications.
Abstract:
Soft actuators are fabricated from materials that enable the actuators to be constructed with an open-celled architecture such as an interconnected network of pore elements. The movement of a soft actuator is controlled by manipulating the open-celled architecture, for example inflating/ deflating select portions of the open-celled architecture using a substance such as compressed fluid.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a resinous porous article having a high interconnected hole porosity and capable of retaining a large amount of a lubricating oil and does not rust iron and steel, even though an unextracted portion of a pore-forming substance bleeds out when the resinous porous article is used as parts which contact a metal portion or the like and a method of producing the resinous porous article. The resinous porous article is formed by a producing method of molding a resin containing the pore-forming substance into a molding, and extracting the pore-forming substance from the molding with a solvent which does not dissolve the resin therein. The resinous porous article has an interconnected hole porosity not less than 30%. The pore-forming substance consists of an alkali compound.
Abstract:
The invention provides microporous polymer films which comprise a halopolymer in which the repeat units are -(C n H 2n )- and -(C m X 2m )-, where each X independently represents fluorine or chlorine and the values of n and m are more than one and less than six. The films of the invention can be suitable for use in high temperature applications and can be substantially inert to certain chemically aggressive substances such as alkali and alkaline earth metals. The films find particular application in electrochemical cells comprising a lithium anode and thionyl chloride electrolyte.
Abstract translation:本发明提供了包含其中重复单元为 - (C n H 2n) - 和 - (C m H 2m) - 的卤代聚合物的微孔聚合物膜,其中每个X独立地代表氟或氯且n和m的值大于1,并且 少于六个。 本发明的膜可以适用于高温应用,并且可以对某些化学侵蚀性物质如碱金属和碱土金属基本惰性。 这些膜特别适用于包含锂阳极和亚硫酰氯电解质的电化学电池。