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Even when a hydrophilic coating is applied to polypropylene, it peels off—this is due to the properties of the resin. We compare five methods, from plasma treatment and UV to material modification, and explain how to achieve the durability required for sliding parts in medical devices.
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This article explains key points for material selection in non-PVC infusion bags. It outlines the challenges of PVC, such as DEHP elution and drug adsorption, and compares the properties of alternative resins such as PE, PP, COP/COC, EVA, and EVOH/PA. It also introduces polyolefin-based materials and Mitsubishi Chemical's Zelas™ series solutions for infusion bags.
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This article explains the causes and solutions for common problems in TPE injection molding, such as flow marks, release defects, weld lines, burrs, and silver streaks. It provides expert explanations of improvement methods starting from the material itself.
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"Good products are backed by good science." In the final installment, Professor Ken Tanaka discusses the social implementation of PMEA and intermediate water research. What is the ability to formulate questions required of researchers in the AI era? What is the essence of industry-academia collaboration? What does Zelas AMP embody about the future of substrate design?
View articleWhat is "intermediate water"? Professor Ken Tanaka explains in a dialogue why this third type of water, neither free water nor antifreeze, suppresses protein denaturation and enhances biocompatibility. What new indicators for materials design have emerged from the commonalities between PMEA, MPC polymers, and biomolecules (high)?
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