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Although PLA is one of the most commonly used materials in 3D printing and one of the most popular bioplastics, not many people know that there is more than one type of PLA out there. Variations of PLA are mostly based on the ways in which its chemical structure can...

The world of cosmetics has seen a lot of development and improvement in the past couple of years. From the usual powder and makeup that people wear – to surgeries and implants for a lot of parts of the face and the body. Among the many different types of aesthetic...

Do you know PLGA(Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) are widely used in medical devices?  Yes, there are many types of plga polymer in the market. They have different ratios, viscosity, end group,s, and shapes. In this PLGA buying guide, I am going to explain the...

Biodegradable polymers are often used in drug delivery applications because of their biocompatibility. They can be used as binders in tablets and they work as flow controlling agents in liquids, suspensions, and emulsions. In addition, they can be used for controlled...

There are many different types of biodegradable materials in the market. Few of them are processed naturally in the environment, such as Chitin. Other degradable materials are synthesized chemically.  Through special processes, we could obtain material that meed our...

We’ve come a long way since the very first stitches, which were essentially just sewing thread and a needle. Today, stitches, or sutures as they are also called, are more sophisticated than ever and in fact, they include dissolvable sutures that don’t even require a...