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There are number of factors that affect the rate of resorption of polymers. These factors can be broadly classified under mechanical properties, fabrication process parameters, and in vivo environmental conditions. Though all these factors are important for successful in vivo performance of these polymers, factors such as spinning parameters, processing conditions, sterilization techniques, and packaging are important from the manufacturer's stand point. Effect of these parameters on the resorption rate has been discussed in this chapter.
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Gajjar, C.R., King, M.W. (2014). Processing Parameters and the Rate of Resorption. In: Resorbable Fiber-Forming Polymers for Biotextile Applications. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08305-6_5
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