Definition Polyglycolic Acid (PGA), also known as poly(hydroxyacetic acid), is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester produced from glycolic acid. Due to its excellent mechanical strength and hydrolytic degradability, PGA has become one of the most important bioabsorbable polymers used in medical…
Definition Carbon disulfide (CS₂), also known as carbon bisulfide, is a sulfur-containing organic compound composed of one carbon atom and two sulfur atoms. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor and is widely used as…
Definition Isosorbide, chemically known as 1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-sorbitol, is a bio-based organic compound produced through the dehydration of sorbitol. It has a molecular weight of 146.14 and is characterized by a rigid bicyclic structure formed by two fused tetrahydrofuran rings. As a…
Definition Silane, also known as silicon hydride, refers to a family of compounds composed of silicon and hydrogen. Similar to hydrocarbons, silanes form a homologous series with the general formula SiₙH₂ₙ₊₂. The simplest and most important member of this family…