Research
Our lab is experienced in a variety of polymer preparation, fabrication, and characterization techniques. We have the equipment and resources to assist TAMU and external individuals on a fee-for-service basis.
Hybrid chitosan/PCL shape memory scaffolds with potential for bone regeneration and infection resistance
Dixon, D.T.; Shields, A.G.; Stafslien, S.J.; Vander Wal, L.; Grunlan, M.A. “Biohybrid shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds for bone regeneration and infection resistance,” ACS Biomater. Sci. Eng., 2025, 11, 5627-5637.
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Biodegradable Polyesters: Methods to increase degradation rates for biomedical applications
Roberts, C.T.; Grunlan, M.A. Biodegradable Polyesters: Methods to increase degradation rates for biomedical applications,” ACS Macro Letters, 2025, 14, 1221-1240.
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Phase change silicone elastomers for tough, soft actuators
Lee, Y.J.; George, S.M.; Kalairaj, M.S.; Tseng, Y.-C.; Dana, A.; Gibson, J.A.; Nitschke, B.M.; Wahby, M.N.; Breining, K.M.; Grunlan, M.A.; Ware, T.H. “Phase change silicone elastomers for tough, soft actuators,” Macromolecules, 2025, 18, 8067-8078.
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