Biodegradation of Polydioxanone

Introduction Historical Outline Chemical Structure Chemical Analysis and Detection Functions Hydrolyzability Depolymerizability Physiology Biodegradation In-vivo Degradation Enzymatic Degradation Microbial Degradation Production PDO PPDO Producers, Costs, and World Market Applications Outlook and Perspectives Patents Keywords: polydioxanone; poly(p-dixanone); PPDO; poly(ether-ester); p-dioxanone; PDO; biodegradation; bioabsorbable; hydrolytic degradation; depolymerization; thermal decomposition; microbial degradation; enzymatic degradation; compostability; ring-opening polymerization; enzymatic polymerization; equilibrium polymerization; medical devices; surgical suture; disposable articles