Terms Categorized Under Polymers and Substrates
Ceramic
A hard, inorganic, and heat-resistant material used as a structural or coating substrate for biomedical and industrial applications. Learn more about ceramic.
Glass
A rigid, transparent substrate composed mainly of silica, valued for its chemical stability and optical clarity. Learn more about glass.
Metal
A strong, conductive, and durable substrate commonly used in medical and industrial devices. Learn more about metal.
Nylon
A synthetic polymer substrate made of polyamide, known for its strength and durability. Learn more about Nylon.
PEBAX (PEBA)
A flexible, biocompatible block copolymer substrate used in medical and industrial devices. Learn more about PEBAX (PEBA).
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
A flexible, safe silicone material used in small fluid devices, medical tools, and coatings. Learn more about PDMS.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
A water-soluble, biocompatible polymer made from ethylene oxide. Learn more about PEG.
Polymer
A large molecule made up of repeating structural units (monomers) bonded together in long chains. Learn more about polymers.
Polycarbonate (PC)
A strong, clear plastic used in medical devices and industrial parts. Learn more about Polycarbonate.
Polystyrene (PS)
A lightweight and strong plastic used in lab equipment, medical devices, and diagnostics. Learn more about polystyrene.
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
A water-soluble polymer known for its strong binding and film-forming properties. Learn more about PVP.
Polyurethane (PU)
A synthetic polymer produced through the reaction of diisocyanates with polyols. Learn more about polyurethane.
Silica
An inorganic oxide substrate composed of silicon and oxygen, known for its chemical stability and optical transparency. Learn more about silica.
Silicone
A flexible, biocompatible polymer substrate with excellent chemical and thermal stability, widely used in medical devices. Learn more about silicone.
Stainless Steel
A corrosion-resistant metallic substrate widely used in medical and industrial devices. Learn more about stainless steel.
Teflon (PTFE)
A chemically inert, low-friction fluoropolymer used as both a coating and substrate in medical and industrial devices. Learn more about PTFE.
Titanium
A lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal substrate widely used in biomedical implants and coated devices. Learn more about titanium.