New Fluoropolymers for Potential Medical Applications

Griffith, J. R.; O’Rear, J. G.

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J. R. Griffith² &
J. G. O’Rear²

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A series of fluoropolymers has been synthesized in recent years which hold promise for use in medical or dental prostheses or as components of medical devices. In the present work, new fluororesins are synthesized which extend the range of functional content of such materials. The first fluoroepoxy containing a branched perfluoroether in a side chain and the first trifunctional fluoroepoxy resin are reported. These advances are expected to have an effect upon the oxygen transport properties and mechanical rigidities, respectively, when used in conjunction with previously reported fluororesins.

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Griffith, J.R., O’Rear, J.G. (1987). New Fluoropolymers for Potential Medical Applications. In: Gebelein, C.G. (eds) Advances in Biomedical Polymers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1829-3_7

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