Polymers: Bio-Based Medical Textile

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1731

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Interests: biodegradable polymers; micro- and nano-particulate systems; 3D scaffolds; medical device; polymer degradation; 3D bioprinting; electrospinning; tissue engineering; wound healing
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Dear Colleagues,

Medical textiles, often known as med-tech, is a new sector that has emerged as a result of the convergence of textile technology and medical science. The research and discovery of new materials derived from renewable sources is one of the crucial points for the growth of this field. The transition of medical textiles from synthetic to bio-based materials gives the medical textile sector tremendous opportunities in a variety of applications. With the development of new fibers and manufacturing technologies for yarns and fabrics, new areas of application for medical textiles have been identified. Therefore, this Special Issue will provide an open forum to draw the attention of academic researchers and industrial experts towards investigating different developments of medical textiles for potential medical applications. Topics in this Special Issue will include articles related, but not limited, to (i) bio-based polymers for medical textiles; (ii) textiles in healthcare and hygiene; (iii) non implantable and implantable medical textiles; (iv) drug-releasing medical textiles; (v) medical textiles for highly advanced medical devices, and (vi) advanced textile manufacturing technologies (electrospinning, 3D printing, etc.). Articles and review are welcome for submission to this Special Issue.

Dr. Rossella Dorati
Dr. Rita Nasti
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Keywords

  • medical textiles
  • biobased polymers
  • healthcare and hygiene
  • non implantable and implantable
  • drug-release
  • medical devices
  • manufacturing technologies

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Assessment of Physical and Mechanical Parameters of Spun-Bond Nonwoven Fabric
by Inga Lasenko, Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya, Sai Pavan Kanukuntla, Arta Viluma-Gudmona, Sandra Vasilevska and Sanjay Rajni Vejanand
Polymers 2024, 16(20), 2920; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16202920 - 17 Oct 2024
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The selection of an appropriate fabric for technical applications, such as protective masks, hinges on a thorough understanding of the fabric’s physical and mechanical properties. This study addresses the challenge of selecting the optimal material structure for the upper layer of a protective [...] Read more.
The selection of an appropriate fabric for technical applications, such as protective masks, hinges on a thorough understanding of the fabric’s physical and mechanical properties. This study addresses the challenge of selecting the optimal material structure for the upper layer of a protective mask, aiming to ensure adequate breathability while providing effective filtration against airborne particles and contaminants. We assessed and compared the physical–mechanical properties of five polymer spun-bond nonwoven fabrics from different suppliers. Our comprehensive evaluation included, as follows: a visual inspection; light permeability analysis; mass and thickness measurements; elongation and tensile strength tests; breathing resistance assessments; and filter penetration tests with paraffin oil. The results revealed significant variations in performance among the samples, with one fabric consistently outperforming the others across multiple parameters. Notably, this top-performing fabric met or exceeded the EN 149:2001+A1:2009 standard for breathing resistance and filtration efficiency and, in combination with additional filter layers, met the requirements or exceeded class FFP2 (filtering face piece). This study underscores the importance of meticulous material selection and quality control in optimizing PPE (personal protective equipment) performance and user safety, providing valuable insights for mask manufacturers and healthcare professionals. Full article
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