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Polymer Basics for Polyamides
Chemists and life scientists define polyamides as polymers whose repeating molecular units are chained together with amide links. These materials integrate hardness,...
The Future of Wearables & Patient-Operated Devices: Trends for 2021 & Beyond
Wearables such as remote patient monitoring sensors and stick-to-skin devices have revolutionized the health care industry. One can now easily manage their chronic...
3 Design Considerations for Manufacturing Medical Grade Face Masks
Surgical masks and respirators are an essential part of the personal protective equipment used in the healthcare sector to combat respiratory infections. They're worn...
Supply Chain Risk: How to Identify and Manage Liability
In today's highly competitive marketplace, healthcare organizations and medical device manufacturers need to prioritize supply chain risk management to avoid costly...
Effects of Water Impurities in Laboratory Use
Water impurities can alter the quality of results in a pharmaceutical setting. These impurities can be introduced from the water supply during the purification process...
Water Quality and Contaminants in Laboratory Use
Water is one of the major utilities used by the pharmaceutical industry. It is used during the production of the finished product or as a cleaning agent for rinsing...
Polymer Basics for Biopolymers
Biopolymers have revolutionized lifesaving treatments and medical devices used in healthcare today. Scientists use these macromolecules to deliver drugs to patients,...
Polymer Basics for High Temperature Thermoplastics
High temperature thermoplastics are melt-processable plastics with extreme heat resistance. They are also referred to as high performance or engineering polymers due...
Sterilization Compatibility for Natural Polymers
Unlike synthetic polymers derived from petroleum, natural polymers occur in nature and can be extracted. These polymers are either formed by addition polymerization or...
Sterilization Compatibility for Synthetic Polymers
Synthetic polymers are essential in various medical applications as they are used to make a range of healthcare devices. They replace glass, metal, and other standard...