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Biomaterials are any synthetic or natural material used to improve or replace functionality in biological systems. The best biomaterials are biocompatible and work synergistically with the biological host. The field of biomaterials is interdisciplinary and includes chemistry, biology and medicine. Here you will find biocompatible metals and ceramics as well as a range of biodegradable polymers. We offer a wide selection of poly(ethylene glycol) polymers with various end-functionalities, as well as bifunctional cross-linkers and crosslinking agents useful for synthesizing hydrogels and biodegradable devices.   

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Polymerization Tools

We provide reliable polymerization tools to initiate and manipulate a chemical reaction of monomers to form polymer chains or networks with specific properties for diverse applications. 

Polyethylene Glycol (PEGs and PEOs)

We offer poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and PEG solutions of different grades and molecular weights in different pack sizes.

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3D Bioprinting
3D Bioprinting

Our comprehensive portfolio of biocompatible materials and bioinks for 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering applications are optimized for high printing fidelity, cell viability and batch-to-batch reproducibility.    

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Biomedical Polymers

We offer an extensive range of natural and synthetic biomedical polymers with advanced properties suitable for all your biomedical applications.

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Hydrophobic Polymers
Hydrophobic Polymers

Keep your work flowing with our exceptional portfolio of versatile hydrophobic polymers to support your adhesion, coating, fiber, film, adhesion, engineered plastic and biomedical applications.  

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Hydrophilic Polymers
Hydrophilic Polymers

We provide a broad portfolio of hydrophilic polymers grouped by their chemical structure for biomedical, catalysis, self-assembly and surface modification applications.

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Drug Delivery Formulation Kits
Drug Delivery Formulation Kits

Our NanofabTx™ reagent, microfluidic device, and nano polymer screening kits are optimized for rapid synthesis and control of nanoparticle drug delivery formulations with high cell viability.

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Polymeric Microspheres & Nanoparticles
Polymeric Microspheres & Nanoparticles

We provide reliable polymerization tools to initiate and manipulate a chemical reaction of monomers to form polymer chains or networks with specific properties for diverse applications. 

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