Biodegradation of Silicones (Organosiloxanes)

Part 9. Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Polymers
Prof. Dr. Habil. Jerzy Lukasiak

Prof. Dr. Habil. Jerzy Lukasiak

Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, Gdansk, Poland, 80-416

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Dr. Agnieszka Dorosz

Dr. Agnieszka Dorosz

Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, Gdansk, Poland, 80-416

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Dr. Magdalena Prokopowicz

Dr. Magdalena Prokopowicz

Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, Gdansk, Poland, 80-416

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Doc. Eng. Pawel Rosciszewski

Doc. Eng. Pawel Rosciszewski

Professor Ignacy Moscicki's Industrial Chemistry Research Institute, Department of Binders and Film Forming Polymers, ul. Rydygiera 8, Warsaw, Poland, 01-793

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Dr. Bogdan Falkiewicz

Dr. Bogdan Falkiewicz

University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Biotechnology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, ul. Kladki 24, Gdansk, Poland, 80-822

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First published: 15 January 2005
Citations: 3

Abstract

  • Introduction
  • Historical Outline
  • Chemical Structures
  • Occurrence and Functions
  • Properties, Degradation and Biodegradation
    • Degradation and Biodegradation In vitro
      • Environmental Fate and Degradation of Silicones
      • In vitro Biodegradation of Silicones
    • Biodegradation In vivo
      • Silicone Implants and Their Components
      • Other Silicones
  • Silicone Industry
    • Production of Silicones
    • Main Commercial Silicone Producers
  • Patents
  • Outlook and Perspectives

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