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Photocurable epoxy-based composite for rapid orthopedic soft casting

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A soft cast based on a photocurable composite is investigated to produce breathable and easily applicable medical devices. Two main innovations are introduced: the use of market-ready epoxy resins and the use of a stretchable tubular medical net.

Source: RSC Applied Polymers

DOI: 10.1039/d4lp00248b

Authors: Beatrice Tosetto, Roberto Mo, Candido Fabrizio Pirri, Ignazio Roppolo

Institutions: Politecnico di Torino, University of Perugia, Italian Institute of Technology, Center for Sustainable Future Technologies

Language: English

Topic: Photopolymerization techniques and applications

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: European Commission