Effect of postcuring on hemo-compatibility of silicone rubber.
The widespread acceptance of silicone rubber in a multitude of biomedical devices is a well-known fact. The proper compounding of the rubber to achieve the desired physical properties is of the utmost importance. The catalyst, 2, 4-dichloro benzoyl peroxide, used in the thermal crosslinking of the uncured silicone polymer, plays an important role in the ultimate properties of the polymer. Different post curing steps have been tried and the resultant effects on the hemocompatibility of the polymer is the subject of this work.
D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001769:Blood; D006461:Hemolysis; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011817:Rabbits; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012826:Silicone Elastomers