Recent Advances in Polymer-Modified Poly(Lactic Acid) For Tissue Engineering Applications

Cong Li; Samuel Simeng Zhu; Xiaoguang Wang

doi:10.1039/d5qm00944h

January 1, 2026Materials Chemistry FrontiersOpen Access

Recent Advances in Polymer-Modified Poly(Lactic Acid) For Tissue Engineering Applications

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This research aims to explore the modifications of PLA to improve its performance for tissue engineering applications.
Evaluated various polymer modifications to PLA during synthesis.
Assessed mechanical and biological properties relevant to tissue engineering applications.
Modified PLA exhibits significantly enhanced mechanical strength compared to standard PLA, resulting in improved tissue compatibility.
Hydrophobicity was reduced, facilitating better cell adhesion and proliferation.

Implication

Evaluates the effectiveness of polymer-modified PLA in tissue engineering, suggesting enhanced material properties.

Abstract

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is one of the most widely used biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility, processability, and favorable mechanical strength. However, its intrinsic brittleness, hydrophobicity, and...

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed056b9154b0b828776d5 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qm00944h

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